Total births
3,556
Girls' name · since 1972
Tiarra
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 3,556 babies named Tiarra, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,556
- total births
- 1972–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
3,556 girls have been named Tiarra since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tiarra recorded 3,556 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2023.
- 3,556 total births
- 1972–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
3,556 girls have been named Tiarra since 1972, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 3,556
- total births
- 1972–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Tiarra was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
200 babies were named Tiarra in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Tiarra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tiarra's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 30% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 70%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 200, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tiarra at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Tiarra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2023
- Peak year (1991)
- 200
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Tiarra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tiarra's strongest decade.
1,737 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Tiarra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 49
1970s
49 births
- 1980s
1980s
854 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,737 births
- 2000s
2000s
742 births
- 2010s 150
2010s
150 births
- 2020s 24
2020s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,737 births (49% of all-time use).
How Tiarra compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tiarra's total volume
Tiarra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tiarra by state
Where Tiarra concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 215 | 6.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 212 | 6.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 202 | 5.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 197 | 5.5% |
| #5 | California | | 138 | 3.9% |
| #6 | Florida | | 133 | 3.7% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 117 | 3.3% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 116 | 3.3% |
Illinois share of Tiarra's total US births 6.0%
Even split
215 of 3,556 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Tiarra appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tiarra? ▼
3,556 babies have been named Tiarra since 1972. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1991 with 200 births.
When was Tiarra most popular? ▼
Tiarra was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,737 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Tiarra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tiarra are Illinois (215 births), New York (212 births), Texas (202 births).
How long has the name Tiarra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tiarra since 1972 -- 52 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Tiarra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tia, Tiana, Tiara, Tianna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tiarra's data
- Tiarra's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,737 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Tiarras (215 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tiarra
Nearby Names Like Tiarra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tiarra
Tia Girl
#1713 33,832 births
Tiana Girl
#611 29,853 births
Tiara Girl
#2477 23,868 births
Tianna Girl
#1641 13,411 births
Tiare Girl
#11286 1,293 births
Compare Tiarra side by side: Tiarra vs Tia Tiarra vs Tiana Tiarra vs Tiara
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tiarra: Baby Name Since 1972 - 3,556 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tiarra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tiarra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.