Tiara
A Persian name meaning a small crown worn by princesses.
Name Census estimates that about 23,009 living Americans carry the first name Tiara. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tiara today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiara births was 1989 (1,278 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiara. 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.
Key insights
- • Although Tiara is used almost entirely for girls, the SSA data does show 61 boys registered with the name since 1880.
- • Compared to the 1990s, recent registration numbers for Tiara have dropped to less than 5% of what they once were.
People living today
23K
~ 1 in 14,897 Americans
Peak year
1989
1,278 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1991 SSA rank
#2,496
Tracked since 1957
Gender
Gender distribution for Tiara
Out of the 23,831 babies given the name Tiara since 1880, 99.7% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Tiara as a male name
- Ranked #9,506 in 1991
- 5 male births in 1991
- Peak: 1989 (25 births)
Tiara as a female name
- Ranked #2,496 in 2024
- 72 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1995 (1,278 births)
Popularity
Tiara: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiara from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 10,910 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tiara 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 Tiara during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tiaras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 43 states and territories. New York, Illinois, California recorded the most babies named Tiara, while Maine, Rhode Island, New Mexico recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 501 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiara
The name Tiara has its origins in the Persian language, with the word "tara" meaning "star" or "crown." It is believed to have emerged as a given name during the ancient Persian era, around the 6th century BCE. The name was likely inspired by the opulent crowns worn by Persian royalty, which were adorned with precious gems and resembled celestial objects.
In ancient Persian mythology, the star was a symbol of divinity and celestial guidance, and it is possible that the name Tiara was bestowed upon individuals with a perceived connection to divine or astrological forces. The name may have also been associated with nobility and regal status, reflecting the grandeur and splendor of the Persian empire.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tiara can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when it appeared in ancient Persian inscriptions and records. Over the centuries, the name spread throughout the Middle East and eventually made its way to Europe, where it was adopted by various cultures and underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
One of the earliest notable figures bearing the name Tiara was Princess Tiara of Persia, who lived in the 4th century BCE and was renowned for her beauty and intelligence. Another prominent historical figure was Tiara of Constantinople, a Byzantine noblewoman and scholar who lived in the 10th century CE and contributed significantly to the preservation of ancient Greek literary works.
In the realm of mythology, the name Tiara is associated with the Greek goddess Hera, the queen of the gods and the protector of marriage and childbirth. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been derived from the Greek word "tiara," which referred to the headdress worn by Persian kings, further reinforcing its connection to royalty and celestial symbolism.
During the Renaissance period, the name Tiara gained popularity among the European aristocracy, with several notable figures bearing the name. One such figure was Tiara de' Medici, an Italian noblewoman from the illustrious Medici family, who lived in the 16th century and was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her influence on Renaissance culture.
In more recent history, the name Tiara has been carried by notable figures such as Tiara Jacquelina, a South African singer and actress born in 1966, and Tiara Thomas, an American singer-songwriter born in 1988. These individuals have helped to keep the name relevant and celebrated in contemporary times, while also adding to its rich cultural tapestry.
People
Tiara + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tiara: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiara?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 23,009 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiara 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 14,897 US residents.
Is Tiara a common name?
We classify Tiara as "Uncommon". It ranks above 98.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 23,831 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiara most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiara was 1989, when 1,278 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiara is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tiara a female name?
Yes, 99.7% of people registered as Tiara 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.