Girl Name
Tarra
Tarra is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Tarra is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Tarra often also consider Thora.
Tarra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Tarra has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Tarra as T·A·R·R·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Tarra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Tarra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Tarraa, Tarrae, Tarray, Tarr.
- Nicknames: Tar and T.
- Middle names: Pair Tarra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Tarra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Thora, Thyra, Thera, Tara, Tiera — full picks on the sibling names for Tarra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Tarra? Browse our names like Tarra guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Tarra
What does the name Tarra mean?
Tarra has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Tarra?
The exact origin of Tarra is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Tarra?
Tarra has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Tarra a boy's or girl's name?
Tarra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Tarra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Tarra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Tarra?
Names that share Tarra's sound and style include Thora, Thyra, Thera, Tara, Tiera.
What middle names pair well with Tarra?
Good middle-name fits for Tarra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Tarra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Tarra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Tarra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Tarra share its rhythm without rhyming — Thora, Thyra, Thera all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.