Meaning & Origin
An Irish place name, associated with the Hill of Tara, seat of ancient Irish kings. A small settlement in County Meath, Ireland, near the Hill of Tara
Tara is a girl's and boy's baby name of Irish origin, from the ancient Hill of Tara in County Meath — the legendary seat of the High Kings of Ireland — where the name means 'hill' or 'tower.'
Tara became an American household name thanks to Gone with the Wind, where Scarlett O'Hara's beloved plantation shared the name. This literary connection blended with its Irish roots gives Tara a romantic, timeless quality. It was most popular in the U.S. during the 1970s and 1980s.