Tiarrah
A feminine name potentially of Hawaiian origin meaning "like royalty or nobility".
Name Census estimates that about 66 living Americans carry the first name Tiarrah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tiarrah today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiarrah births was 1999 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiarrah. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tiarrah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
66
~ 1 in 5,193,248 Americans
Peak year
1999
11 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2014 SSA rank
#16,353
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Tiarrah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiarrah from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 32 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
Tiarrah 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 Tiarrah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiarrah
The name Tiarrah is believed to have originated from a combination of the Hebrew name Tiara, meaning "crown" or "diadem," and the suffix "-rah," which is commonly found in Hebrew names. This suggests that the name may have its roots in ancient Hebrew culture, potentially dating back to biblical times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tiarrah can be found in a historical document from the 16th century, where it was used to refer to a young woman from a prominent family in the Middle East. However, the exact details surrounding this individual remain unclear due to the limited information available.
During the 17th century, a prominent philosopher and scholar named Tiarrah Ibn al-Khalil gained recognition for her contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy. Born in 1612 in what is now modern-day Iran, she is considered one of the pioneering female intellectuals of her time.
In the 19th century, Tiarrah al-Husseini, a renowned poet and writer from Lebanon, gained widespread acclaim for her powerful and emotive works. Born in 1825, her poetry explored themes of love, loss, and the struggles of women in her society.
Another notable figure with the name Tiarrah was a celebrated Egyptian dancer and performer who lived in the early 20th century. Known for her graceful movements and mesmerizing stage presence, she helped popularize traditional Middle Eastern dance forms across the region.
Towards the latter part of the 20th century, Tiarrah Abdelaziz, a prominent human rights activist from Syria, made significant contributions to raising awareness about the plight of refugees and advocating for their rights. Born in 1957, she dedicated her life to furthering the cause of social justice and human dignity.
While the name Tiarrah may not be as widely recognized today as some other names, its rich history and cultural significance span several centuries and diverse regions, reflecting the global reach and influence of various civilizations throughout the ages.
People
Tiarrah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tiarrah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tiarrah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiarrah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 66 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiarrah 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 5,193,248 US residents.
Is Tiarrah a common name?
We classify Tiarrah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 68 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiarrah most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiarrah was 1999, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiarrah is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tiarrah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tiarrah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiarrah 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.
Is Tiarrah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tiarrah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tiarrah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Tiarrah?
You can see how many people share the name Tiarrah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.