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UK girl's name

Tarah

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "morning dew" or "drop".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tarah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tarah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 6 births.

This profile covers 34 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 1997 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 34 living people in the UK are called Tarah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tarah ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2002, when 6 girls were registered as Tarah.
  • About 34 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tarah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5691

2014

Births in 2014

3

Latest year

Peak year

2002

6 births

Estimated living

34

2026

Meaning

What does Tarah mean?

The name Tarah is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "tara," which means "to be fresh" or "to be new." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period, possibly around the 7th or 8th century CE.

The name Tarah is associated with the Islamic faith and is mentioned in some ancient Arabic texts and writings. However, its earliest recorded use as a personal name is not entirely clear. Some sources suggest that it may have been used as a feminine name in certain regions of the Middle East, particularly in areas with a strong Islamic influence.

One of the earliest known historical references to the name Tarah can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab scholar and philosopher, Al-Farabi, who lived from 872 to 950 CE. He mentioned the name in one of his philosophical treatises, but the context and details surrounding its use are uncertain.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tarah. One such person was Tarah Al-Andalusi, a renowned poet and scholar from the Andalusian region of Spain, who lived during the 11th century CE. Her work and contributions to Arabic literature remain influential to this day.

Another famous individual named Tarah was Tarah Al-Qahirah, an influential Islamic scholar and jurist from Cairo, Egypt, who lived during the 13th century CE. She was known for her expertise in Islamic law and her teachings had a significant impact on the legal system of the time.

In the 15th century, there was a notable Persian artist and calligrapher named Tarah Al-Isfahani, whose intricate and beautiful works adorned many manuscripts and buildings throughout the region.

Tarah Al-Samarkandi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the city of Samarkand in modern-day Uzbekistan, lived during the 16th century CE. Her contributions to the field of mathematics and her work on celestial calculations were highly regarded in her time.

Another historical figure with the name Tarah was Tarah Al-Dimashqi, a Syrian scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century CE. Her poetry and literary works were widely celebrated and often reflected the rich cultural heritage of the region.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Tarah. While the name may have originated in the Arab world, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and regions over the centuries, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Tarah over time

The chart below shows babies named Tarah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Tarah, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tarah
02356199720052014

Decades

Tarah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tarah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5731 12 4
2000s #3944 16 4
1990s #3836 6 2

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FAQ

Tarah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Tarah in the UK right now?

In 2014, Tarah was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Tarah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2002, with 6 babies registered as Tarah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tarah?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "morning dew" or "drop".

How many people are called Tarah in the UK?

A total of 34 babies have been registered as Tarah across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.