Tarah
Every Tarah since 1963 — 4,737 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tarah
Tarah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,757 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 4,737 American babies have been named Tarah. Its peak came in 1985, when 267 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tarah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tarah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,757 |
| 2024 | 9 | #11,026 |
| 2023 | 6 | #15,002 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,154 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,441 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,481 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,559 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,755 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,412 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,880 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,435 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,603 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,343 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,360 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,903 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,233 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,078 |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,997 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,084 |
| 2006 | 40 | #3,847 |
| 2005 | 44 | #3,456 |
| 2004 | 46 | #3,325 |
| 2003 | 57 | #2,770 |
| 2002 | 40 | #3,457 |
| 2001 | 58 | #2,631 |
| 2000 | 57 | #2,630 |
| 1995 | 95 | #1,595 |
| 1990 | 184 | #996 |
| 1985 | 267 | #678 |
| 1980 | 179 | #861 |
| 1975 | 51 | #1,835 |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,702 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tarah in 2025?
Tarah ranked #14,757 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tarah?
4,737 babies have been named Tarah in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tarah most popular?
Tarah peaked in 1985, when 267 newborns received the name.
Is Tarah a boy or girl name?
Tarah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tarah rising or falling?
Tarah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.