Girl · #11,069 in 2026

Tiare

Gardenia taitensis, also called Tahitian gardenia or tiaré flower, is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an evergreen tropical shrub that grows to 4 m (10 ft) tall and has glossy dark green leaves that are 5–16 cm (2–6 in) long and are oppositely arranged along the stem. The flower is creamy white and pinwheel-shaped with 5–9 lobes, each 2–4 cm (0.8–2 in) long and fragrant.

Current Rank
#11,069
Peak Rank
#2,219 (1992)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-17%
1960
First Year
2024
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#2219
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
63
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tiare

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

Gardenia taitensis, also called Tahitian gardenia or tiaré flower, is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an evergreen tropical shrub that grows to 4 m (10 ft) tall and has glossy dark green leaves that are 5–16 cm (2–6 in) long and are oppositely arranged along the stem. The flower is creamy white and pinwheel-shaped with 5–9 lobes, each 2–4 cm (0.8–2 in) long and fragrant.

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The Story of Tiare

Tiare first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1960, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 60 Tiares were born — ranking #2,219 that year. As of 2026, Tiare ranks #11,069 for baby girls with 8 births, falling sharply (-17%). In total, more than 1K Tiares have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tiare

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tiare

What does the name Tiare mean?
Gardenia taitensis, also called Tahitian gardenia or tiaré flower, is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an evergreen tropical shrub that grows to 4 m (10 ft) tall and has glossy dark green leaves that are 5–16 cm (2–6 in) long and are oppositely arranged along the stem. The flower is creamy white and pinwheel-shaped with 5–9 lobes, each 2–4 cm (0.8–2 in) long and fragrant.
How popular is Tiare in 2026?
In 2026, Tiare ranks #11,069 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Tiare most popular?
Tiare reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #2,219 that year with 60 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Tiare most popular?
Tiare has historically been most popular in Hawaii, New York, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tiare.
Is Tiare a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tiare is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Tiare?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tiare include Rosangela, Cynde, Marly. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Tiare

Tiare is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Tiare's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #2,219. Use the chart and map above to compare Tiare'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.