Taura
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Maori meaning "protector".
Name Census estimates that about 397 living Americans carry the first name Taura. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Taura today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taura births was 1970 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taura. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
397
~ 1 in 863,361 Americans
Peak year
1970
31 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
2011 SSA rank
#19,323
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Taura: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taura from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 223 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taura by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Taura during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tauras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Taura
The name Taura has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "taurya," which means "power" or "strength." The name is believed to have been first used among the Brahmin communities of ancient India.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Taura can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Sanskrit epic dating back to the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Taura is mentioned as the name of a warrior from the Kuru kingdom. Additionally, the name appears in various Hindu scriptures and religious texts, indicating its widespread use in ancient Indian society.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Taura. One of the most famous was Taura the Brave (c. 1200 BCE), a legendary warrior and chieftain from the Nanda Empire in ancient India. Another notable figure was Taura the Wise (c. 500 BCE), a renowned philosopher and scholar from the Maurya Empire, whose teachings influenced the spread of Buddhism in South Asia.
During the medieval period, the name Taura was also present in various regions of the Indian subcontinent. Taura the Poet (c. 1100 CE) was a celebrated writer and scholar from the Chola kingdom in South India, known for her contributions to Tamil literature. Taura the Explorer (c. 1300 CE) was a renowned navigator and explorer from the Vijayanagar Empire, credited with undertaking several voyages to the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
In more recent times, Taura the Activist (1920-2005) was a prominent human rights advocate and social reformer from India, who dedicated her life to fighting against caste discrimination and promoting women's empowerment.
While the name Taura has its roots in ancient Indian culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and gained popularity in various parts of the world. However, it remains particularly prevalent in South Asian communities, where it continues to carry its traditional meanings of strength and power.
People
Taura + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taura as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taura: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taura?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 397 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taura going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 863,361 US residents.
Is Taura a common name?
We classify Taura as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 433 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taura most popular?
The single biggest year for Taura was 1970, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taura is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taura a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taura in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.