Star or hill
Taria is a rare name with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a variant of the Sanskrit name Tara, meaning 'star', or a feminine elaboration of the Gaelic name Tara, referring to a 'rocky hill' or 'place of kings'.
Less common today
Taria isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,941 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic gold medalist in softball
