Tara
Girl name · 698 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Tara: 698 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 30 births in 1998.
Tara is a name rich with layered heritage. Its most familiar origin is Irish Gaelic, from *Teamhair*, meaning "elevated place" or "hill," famously associated with the Hill of Tara, the ancient ceremonial and political seat of the High Kings of Ireland. In Sanskrit, Tara means "star," and is also the name of a revered Buddhist goddess and bodhisattva. The most famous bearer in recent history is perhaps the fictional plantation in Margaret Mitchell's *Gone with the Wind*, which has made the name globally recognised. Actress Tara Fitzgerald and Irish folk musician Tara O'Grady are notable namesakes. The name's Scottish connection is primarily through migration and Gaelic cultural links, making it a poetic choice that evokes both ancient sovereignty and celestial light.
Girl 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199830 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6324 babies
- Total births
- 698since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 10%vs prior 5y