UK boy's name
Tarak
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "star" or "shining one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tarak is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tarak popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3225, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2002 to 2002. 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.
Tarak is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tarak. 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 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tarak ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Tarak.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tarak as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3225
2002
Births in 2002
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tarak mean?
The name Tarak has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as a root for many modern Indian languages. In Sanskrit, the word "tarak" means "star" or "planet." This name is believed to have been in use since the ancient Vedic period, which dates back to the second millennium BCE.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Tarak can be found in Hindu mythology. In the Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic, Tarak is the name of a powerful demon who was eventually slain by Lord Rama. This association with a mythological figure suggests that the name was in use among the Hindu population during the time the epic was composed, likely between the 7th and 4th centuries BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tarak. One of the earliest was Tarak Nath (1858-1937), an Indian philosopher and educator who played a significant role in the Bengal Renaissance of the 19th century. He was a proponent of rationalism and advocated for social reforms, particularly in the field of education.
Another prominent figure was Tarak Nath Das (1884-1964), an Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who was a close associate of Subhas Chandra Bose. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement and was imprisoned several times for his activities against British rule.
In the realm of arts and literature, Tarak Mehta (1915-2001) was a renowned Indian playwright, humorist, and writer. He is best known for his popular Gujarati plays and his long-running column "Duniya Ne Undha Chasma" (The World Through a Unique Lens), which satirized various aspects of society.
In the field of science, Tarak Nath Mitra (1917-1992) was an Indian physicist who made significant contributions to the study of cosmic rays and high-energy particle physics. He served as the director of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai and was honored with prestigious awards, including the Padma Bhushan.
Lastly, Tarak Sinha (1933-2022) was a celebrated Indian cricket coach who trained and nurtured numerous talented cricketers, including several who went on to represent the Indian national team. He was awarded the Dronacharya Award, India's highest award for coaches, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the sport.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tarak by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tarak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3225 | 3 | 1 |
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- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tarak: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tarak in the UK right now?
In 2002, Tarak was ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tarak most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Tarak in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tarak?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "star" or "shining one".
How many people are called Tarak in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tarak across the 1 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.