Tarra
Tarra is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Elevated place or hill.
Origin and history
Tarra is a spelling variant of Tara, derived from the Irish place name Teamhair, meaning elevated place or hill. The Hill of Tara was the ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the late 20th century but remains uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
2,295 babies in the United States have been named Tarra since 1880. It ranks #3676 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2094.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.9 %)
- NY (14.5 %)
- MI (12.4 %)
- FL (11.8 %)
- OH (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 34 |
| 1960-1970 | 186 |
| 1970-1980 | 852 |
| 1980-1990 | 723 |
| 1990-2000 | 358 |
| 2000-2010 | 106 |
| 2010-2019 | 29 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Fun facts
- Tarra is an alternative spelling of Tara, inspired by the historical Hill of Tara in County Meath, Ireland.