Uncertain; possibly a modern elaboration of Tara
Tarae is a rare contemporary name, likely created as a rhythmic variation of the name Tara. While Tara has roots meaning 'star' or 'hill,' Tarae is primarily used in the United States as a modern phonetic invention without a singular established etymology.
Less common today
Tarae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,929 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).