UK girl's name
Tarana
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "melody", "rhythm", or "song".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1996. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tarana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tarana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1996 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3795, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1996 to 1996. 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.
Tarana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tarana. 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 1997 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tarana ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales in 1996, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Tarana.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tarana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3795
1996
Births in 1996
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tarana mean?
The name Tarana has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was the root of many modern Indian languages. The word "tarana" in Sanskrit means "wave" or "rhythm," suggesting a connection to music, dance, or the natural world.
In Hindu mythology, Tarana is one of the names of the goddess Saraswati, who is associated with knowledge, music, arts, and wisdom. The name may have been derived from this association, reflecting the rhythmic nature of the arts and the flowing of knowledge like waves.
The earliest known historical references to the name Tarana can be traced back to ancient Indian texts and inscriptions from the 5th century CE. During this time, it was used as a personal name for both men and women, although it was more commonly given to women.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tarana was a 7th-century Sanskrit poet and scholar from the Indian subcontinent. Her works, though few in number, were celebrated for their poetic mastery and insights into various subjects.
In the 12th century, a female musician and dancer named Tarana rose to prominence in the court of the Chola Empire in South India. She was renowned for her skills in classical Indian dance forms and her contributions to the art of music and dance.
During the Mughal era in India, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, a notable figure named Tarana Begum was a skilled calligrapher and painter. Her intricate calligraphic works and miniature paintings were highly prized by the Mughal rulers and nobility.
In the 18th century, Tarana Devi was a prominent author and poet from the region of Awadh (now part of Uttar Pradesh, India). Her poetry, written in the Braj Bhasha language, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience.
Another historical figure with the name Tarana was a 19th-century Indian freedom fighter and social activist from the state of Bengal. She played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and worked towards the upliftment of women's education and rights.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tarana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tarana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tarana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tarana in the UK right now?
In 1996, Tarana was ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tarana most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Tarana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tarana?
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "melody", "rhythm", or "song".
How many people are called Tarana in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tarana 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.