Girl · #2,463 in 2026

Tiara

A tiara is a head ornament adorned with jewels. Its origins date back to ancient Persia, from where it was later popularized by the Greco-Roman world. By the 18th century, the tiara had become fashionable in Europe as prestigious pieces of jewelry worn by women on formal occasions.

Current Rank
#2,463
Peak Rank
#216 (1995)
Total Babies
24K
5-Yr Trend
-13%
1957
First Year
2026
Last Year
1995
Peak Year
#216
Peak Rank
24K
Total Count
68
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tiara

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

A tiara is a head ornament adorned with jewels. Its origins date back to ancient Persia, from where it was later popularized by the Greco-Roman world. By the 18th century, the tiara had become fashionable in Europe as prestigious pieces of jewelry worn by women on formal occasions.

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Origin & history
This Fayum mummy portrait shows a woman wearing a golden wreath, c. 100–110 AD.

The Story of Tiara

Tiara first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1957, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 1,278 Tiaras were born — ranking #222 that year. As of 2026, Tiara ranks #2,463 for baby girls with 73 births, gradually falling (-13%). In total, more than 24K Tiaras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tiara

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tiara

What does the name Tiara mean?
A tiara is a head ornament adorned with jewels. Its origins date back to ancient Persia, from where it was later popularized by the Greco-Roman world. By the 18th century, the tiara had become fashionable in Europe as prestigious pieces of jewelry worn by women on formal occasions.
How popular is Tiara in 2026?
In 2026, Tiara ranks #2,463 among girls' names in the U.S., with 73 babies given the name that year.
When was Tiara most popular?
Tiara reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #216 that year with 1,278 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Tiara most popular?
Tiara has historically been most popular in U.S. Territories, District of Columbia, Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tiara.
Is Tiara a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tiara is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Tiara?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tiara include Zelma, Francine, Deneen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tiara

Tiara is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 24K births in the dataset. Tiara's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #216. Use the chart and map above to compare Tiara'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.