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Tiare

♀ Girl

Pronounced tee-AH-reh /tiˈɑː.reɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Tahitian and Polynesian Tiare, 'flower' — especially the fragrant Tahitian gardenia, a national symbol of Tahiti. A fresh, floral name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A fragrant floral name: Tiare is Tahitian for 'flower,' the Tahitian gardenia (said 'tee-AH-reh').
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Origin MediumTahitian, Polynesian
MeaningFrom Tahitian and Polynesian Tiare, 'flower' — especially the fragrant Tahitian gardenia, a national symbol of Tahiti. A fresh, floral name.
U.S. rank (2025)#7105 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,292

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219602025

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

The girl's name Tiare comes from Tahitian and Polynesian, meaning 'flower', especially the Tahitian gardenia. It carries island warmth and fragrance. In the U.S. it is rare and heritage-rich (said 'tee-AH-reh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, fragrant, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Tiare names the Tahitian gardenia — a fragrant white flower and national symbol of Tahiti, worn in leis and behind the ear (said 'tee-AH-reh').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Tiare — Tahitian 'flower'; the Tahitian gardenia

Variations

TiaraTiaréTiarei

Nicknames

TiaReh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tiare mean?

Tiare is Tahitian and Polynesian for 'flower,' especially the Tahitian gardenia.

How do you pronounce Tiare?

It's said tee-AH-reh /tiˈɑː.reɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tiare a boy or girl name?

Tiare is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tiare?

Tiare is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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