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Tiara
GirlEnglish, Latin· “jeweled crown”
- Meaning
- jeweled crown
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- tee-AR-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,014
- US babies 2025
- 95
- Best rank
- #216 (1988)
- Peak year
- 1995
Meaning and origin of Tiara
Tiara is an English and Latin name that means “jeweled crown”.
Tiara comes directly from the English word for a jeweled crown or ornamental headband, which traces back through Latin to a Greek word for a type of Persian headdress. Tiaras are associated with royalty, weddings and formal occasions. As a given name, Tiara became popular in the United States in the late twentieth century. It has a bright, sparkling sound, with stress on the second syllable. Tiara feels glamorous, playful and feminine. Tia is an easy nickname, and the full name pairs well with classic middle names.
Popularity over time
Tiara first appears in US Social Security records in 1957. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 29 different years, starting in 1981. Its best national rank was #216 in 1988, and the most babies received it in 1995, when 1,278 were named Tiara. In 2025, 95 babies were named Tiara, and it ranked #2,014 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,134 in 1980, #377 in 2000, #1,152 in 2010, and #2,014 in 2025. Of the 23,868 US girls named Tiara since records began, 46% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 5,741 babies. Since 2010, 1,867 more have been named Tiara.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Katlyn, Marina, Brenna, Clarissa, and Marisol.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Tiara ranked highest in New York, Georgia, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #1083 | 14 |
| Georgia | #1349 | 7 |
| Florida | #1427 | 10 |
| Texas | #1896 | 12 |
| California | #2264 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Tiara is usually pronounced tee-AR-uh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with T and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Tiara
A few middle names that flow with Tiara: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Tiara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tiara mean?
Tiara is an English and Latin name that means “jeweled crown”.
What is the origin of the name Tiara?
Tiara has English and Latin roots. Tiara comes directly from the English word for a jeweled crown or ornamental headband, which traces back through Latin to a Greek word for a type of Persian headdress.
Is Tiara a popular name?
Not especially. Tiara ranked #2,014 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Tiara a boy or girl name?
Tiara is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Tiara?
Tiara is usually pronounced tee-AR-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings