Girl · #16,210 in 2026

Talar

A talar or talaar is a type of porch or hall in Iranian architecture. It generally refers to a porch fronting a building, supported by columns, and open on one or three sides. The term is also applied more widely to denote a throne hall or audience hall with some of these features.

Current Rank
#16,210
Peak Rank
#5,266 (1992)
Total Babies
212
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1980
First Year
2016
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#5266
Peak Rank
212
Total Count
27
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Talar

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A talar or talaar is a type of porch or hall in Iranian architecture. It generally refers to a porch fronting a building, supported by columns, and open on one or three sides. The term is also applied more widely to denote a throne hall or audience hall with some of these features.

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Origin & history
The columned hall or porch has its roots in ancient Persia , as seen in the Achaemenid palace in Persepolis , as well as in Greco-Roman houses and possibly even in the tents of Central Asian nomads who moved into Iran over the centuries. The talar can also refer to the representation of a throne carved on the rock-cut tomb of Darius at Naqsh-e Rostam , near Persepolis, and above the portico which was copied from his palace. The talar was revived in Iranian architecture under Abbas the Great ( reigned</span>"}]]}'>r. 1588–1629 ) during the Safavid era . Safavid architects appropriated the idea

The Story of Talar

Talar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1980, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 18 Talars were born — ranking #5,266 that year. As of 2026, Talar ranks #16,210 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 212 Talars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Talar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Talar is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Tallar
  • Telar
  • Tulare
  • Tellier
  • Talas
  • Tallier
  • Talara
  • Tullier
  • Dallaire
  • Zalar
  • Taller
  • Talwar

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Talar

What does the name Talar mean?
A talar or talaar is a type of porch or hall in Iranian architecture. It generally refers to a porch fronting a building, supported by columns, and open on one or three sides. The term is also applied more widely to denote a throne hall or audience hall with some of these features.
How popular is Talar in 2026?
In 2026, Talar ranks #16,210 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Talar most popular?
Talar reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #5,266 that year with 18 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Talar most popular?
Talar has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Talar.
Is Talar a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Talar is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Talar?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Talar include Maurica, Denecia, Shawny. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Shawny
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About the name Talar

Talar is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 212 births in the dataset. Talar's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #5,266. Use the chart and map above to compare Talar's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.