Jatara
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 185 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 185 Americans have ever been named Jatara. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and peaked modestly at 21 births in 1987 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Jatara is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jatara is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, possibly from the Sanskrit jatara meaning 'stomach' or 'womb' — a name that celebrates the sacred center of life and nourishment — or a creative variant of Tamara, from the Hebrew Tamar meaning 'date palm.'
Jatara has a warm, flowing quality that feels distinctly personal — a name with potential roots in both Sanskrit and Hebrew traditions, arriving in an American form that is melodic and memorable.
EtymologyShow more
Jatara first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1985. First appearing in the 1980s, Jatara emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Sanskrit classification suggests a path from sanskrit linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jatara has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1985.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 76 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 67 | — |
The Story of Jatara
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1987, Jatara is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Jatara are most likely born between 1985 and 1997.
How rare is Jatara?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jatara is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1985, peaked in the 1990s with 76 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Jatara by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 1985–2009)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | #14325 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12012 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17592 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14638 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9808 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16417 |
| 1998 | 13 | #7290 |
| 1997 | 6 | #12736 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10999 |
| 1994 | 5 | #14331 |
| 1993 | 8 | #9967 |
| 1992 | 13 | #6813 |
| 1991 | 14 | #6379 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8131 |
| 1989 | 11 | #7171 |
| 1988 | 10 | #7347 |
| 1987 | 21 | #4034 |
| 1986 | 20 | #4089 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11342 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1985–2009