Is Tari a boy's or girl's name?

Tari is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 46 recorded births.

When was Tari most popular?

Tari reached its peak popularity in 1959 with 118 births that year. It is currently ranked #15028 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Tari?

Tari is currently ranked #15028 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,269 babies since 1943.

Tari

An uncommon Finnish pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysFinnishRising fast Also a pet name

#15028▲ 2326in 2024

Meaning & Origin

genitive/vocative singular of Tarius

Tari is a girl's and boy's baby name of Finnish origin, a Finnish diminutive form of names like Tiina or Tarina, or possibly related to the Sanskrit Tara (meaning 'star' or 'savioress'). The name is used in Finland with the warmth characteristic of Finnish short-form names.

Tari's simplicity — four letters, two syllables — gives it the clean, unhurried quality of Scandinavian naming aesthetics. Whether approached through Finnish diminutive tradition or Sanskrit star-naming, it carries the quiet beauty of a name that doesn't need decoration to be lovely.

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Popularity Over Time

Tari was #12655 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #15028, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tari
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	24	#15220	▲
2010s	15	#18859	▼
2000s	34	#14625	▼
1990s	66	#9448	▼
1980s	182	#4737	▼
1970s	383	#2470	▼
1960s	840	#1248	▲
1950s	610	#1373	▲
1940s	115	#2341	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(65 years, 1943–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tari
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	6	#15028	+1 (20.0%)
2023	5	#17354	-2 (-28.6%)
2022	7	#13435	+1 (16.7%)
2021	6	#15064	+1 (20.0%)
2016	5	#18603	0
2014	5	#18959	0
2013	5	#19015	-2 (-28.6%)
2009	7	#15081	0
2007	7	#15322	-1 (-12.5%)
2004	8	#12655	+2 (33.3%)
2002	6	#15217	0
2000	6	#14852	-2 (-25.0%)
1999	8	#11272	-3 (-27.3%)
1995	11	#8026	+3 (37.5%)
1994	8	#10450	-1 (-11.1%)
1993	9	#9468	-1 (-10.0%)
1992	10	#8681	+3 (42.9%)
1991	7	#11400	-6 (-46.2%)
1990	13	#6837	+2 (18.2%)
1989	11	#7403	-5 (-31.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Tari as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Tari has also been given to 46 boys in the U.S. since 1966.

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Total births

1982

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Frequently Asked

Can Tari be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Tari is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #15028. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Tari has two lives

Tari, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1943–2024) · Methodology