Tiare

At a Glance

Meaning

Flower (the tiare gardenia, Tahiti's national flower)

Origin

Tahitian

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

tee-AH-rayListen

Tiare (tee-AH-ray) is a girl's name from Tahiti, where it means "flower" and refers to the tiare gardenia, the country's national flower. You may see it described as Hawaiian, but that isn't right: both the name and the word are Tahitian, and Hawaiians only began using it as a given name in the 1980s, borrowing it from Tahitian. It suits families drawn to an outdoorsy, nature-inspired, free-spirited, boho feel.

Meaning & Origin of Tiare

Meaning: Flower (the tiare gardenia, Tahiti's national flower).

Origin: Tahitian.

A common claim: Tiare is a Hawaiian name meaning 'flower' Actually: The name and word are Tahitian in origin, not Hawaiian; Hawaiian use as a given name only began in the 1980s as a borrowing.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Tiare

Popularity of Tiare

Tiare peaked in the U.S. in 1992, ranking #2236 with 60 girls given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #12019, with just 8 babies, so a child named Tiare today is very unlikely to share it with classmates.

Names Like Tiare

These names share Tiare’s style, era or origin.

• Anuhea
• Iwalani
• Meilani
• Melia
• Momi
• Pua

FAQ

What does the name Tiare mean?

Flower (the tiare gardenia, Tahiti’s national flower). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Tiare?

Tiare is pronounced tee-AH-ray (IPA: /tiˈɑːreɪ/).

Is Tiare a popular name right now?

Tiare peaked at #2236 in 1992 and is ranked #12019 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1960–2024.)

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