Tara is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #167 in 1996 with 1,899 recorded births. This places Tara in the top 1% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,899 births ranking #167. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 923 girls born was named Tara. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.