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Tiara

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Pronounced tee-AHR-uh /ti.ˈɑɹ.ə/Medium

Meaning: crown, jeweled headpieceMedium

In 30 seconds: Tiara is a Greek and Latin rooted name meaning crown or jeweled headpiece.
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Origin MediumGreek/Latin
Meaningcrown, jeweled headpiece
U.S. rank (2025)#2014 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births95 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 23,865

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519572025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tiara comes from a word, with Greek and Latin roots, for an ornamental headdress or crown. As a given name it carries that image of regal adornment directly. The meaning gives it a glamorous, celebratory feel.

Bearers include American R&B singer-songwriter Tiara Thomas, an Oscar-winning co-writer, and Indonesian singer Tiara Andini. The crown image keeps the name bright and festive in everyday use.

Did you know? Tiara comes from the word for a semicircular jeweled crown, a royal headdress of ultimately Persian origin, which gives the name its regal sparkle.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Tiara — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Tiara — meaning/etymology

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Tiara Thomas (1989–present)
    American R&B singer-songwriter; Oscar-winning co-writer.
  • ★Tiara Andini (2001–present)
    Indonesian singer and Indonesian Idol runner-up.

If you like Tiara…

Kiara— Shares Tiara's -iara sound and rhythmic, sparkling feel.
Reina— Carries a regal, queenly sense that echoes Tiara's crown meaning.
Kimora— a similarly popular pick
Zamora— echoes that soft -ra sound
Samaira— another modern pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tiara mean?

Tiara means 'crown' or jeweled headpiece, with Greek and Latin roots referring to a royal headdress.

How do you pronounce Tiara?

It's commonly said tee-AHR-uh /ti.ˈɑɹ.ə/.

Is Tiara a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Tiara is used as a girl name.

How popular is Tiara?

In 2024, Tiara ranked #2496 in the U.S. for girls, with 72 births recorded.

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