Angela vs Tara
Angela and Tara compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2003, Angela was ranked #79 and Tara #51 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Girls
In 1991, Angela was ranked #71 and Tara #87 among girls in New Zealand.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Angela was ranked #608 and Tara #166 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2023, Angela was ranked #391 and Tara #178 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Norway · Girls
In 2022, Angela was ranked #437 and Tara #367 among girls in Norway.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Angela was ranked #1229 and Tara #444 among girls in England and Wales.
Angela and Tara over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Angela and Tara over time
Angela and Tara appear together in 5 published lists, across 163 years of shared records. Tara held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Angela in 0.
The order between them changed and held in 3 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Angela reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 3 of those lists, and Tara in none. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1998, Tara moved ahead of Angela in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #76 and #87 the year before became #89 and #66.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Angela and Tara changed places 4 times in England and Wales · Girls between 1996 and 2025, ending at #1229 and #444.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 21 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Angela and Tara averaged 12.1 places apart, ending at #79 and #51.
- Longest-running competitions
Angela and Tara were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #1229 and #444.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Angela #382 in 1996, Tara #110 in 1996.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Girls61 shared years, 1964–2025
Angela held the stronger position in 15 of those years, Tara in 46.
Highest recorded here: Angela #24 in 1964, Tara #27 in 1987.
The order changed in 1982: Tara moved ahead. In 1981 they stood at #80 and #81; by 1982 that had become #82 and #72.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Angela #608, Tara #166.
Norway · Girls37 shared years, 1973–2022
Angela held the stronger position in 11 of those years, Tara in 26.
Highest recorded here: Angela #248 in 1978, Tara #219 in 2006.
The order changed in 1991: Tara moved ahead. In 1990 they stood at #331 and #355; by 1991 that had become #394 and #293.
Most recent shared year, 2022: Angela #437, Tara #367.
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Angela held the stronger position in 2 of those years, Tara in 28.
Highest recorded here: Angela #382 in 1996, Tara #110 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Angela #1229, Tara #444.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls21 shared years, 1983–2003
Angela held the stronger position in 7 of those years, Tara in 14.
Highest recorded here: Angela #20 in 1983, Tara #20 in 1985.
The order changed in 1998: Tara moved ahead. In 1997 they stood at #76 and #87; by 1998 that had become #89 and #66.
Most recent shared year, 2003: Angela #79, Tara #51.
Northern Ireland · Girls14 shared years, 1997–2023
Angela held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Tara in 14.
Highest recorded here: Angela #248 in 2000, Tara #45 in 2000.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2023: Angela #391, Tara #178.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Angela
Pairs where Angela shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Maria vs Angela
In 1964 they stood at #33 and #24 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #74 and #608.
Maria · Angela · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Nora vs Angela
In 1964 they stood at #30 and #24 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #76 and #608.
Nora · Angela · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Angela vs Ellen
In 1964 they stood at #24 and #27 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #608 and #166.
Angela · Ellen · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Angela vs Deirdre
In 1964 they stood at #24 and #14 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 10 places apart; by 2019 they were #551 and #871.
Angela · Deirdre · 51 shared years, 1964–2019 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Tara
Pairs where Tara shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Abigail vs Tara
Over 54 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Girls, Abigail rose about as far as Tara fell — from #303 and #96 in 1969 to #115 and #166 in 2025.
Abigail · Tara · 54 shared years, 1969–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Saoirse vs Tara
Over 52 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Girls, Saoirse rose about as far as Tara fell — from #417 and #67 in 1971 to #17 and #166 in 2025.
Saoirse · Tara · 52 shared years, 1971–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Anna vs Tara
Anna and Tara changed places 12 times in New South Wales, Australia · Girls between 1983 and 2007, ending at #59 and #99.
Anna · Tara · 25 shared years, 1983–2007 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Grace vs Tara
Grace and Tara changed places 12 times in Republic of Ireland · Girls between 1964 and 2025, ending at #4 and #166.
Grace · Tara · 61 shared years, 1964–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — closest over the longest run.
- Daniel vs Samuel
Across 30 shared years in England and Wales · Boys, Daniel and Samuel averaged 2.6 places apart, ending at #62 and #66.
Daniel · Samuel · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Closest over the longest run
- Samuel vs Joseph
Across 30 shared years in England and Wales · Boys, Samuel and Joseph averaged 3.5 places apart, ending at #66 and #59.
Samuel · Joseph · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Closest over the longest run
- Graeme vs Ross
Across 21 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Graeme and Ross averaged 3.7 places apart, ending at #96 and #99.
Graeme · Ross · 21 shared years, 1952–1972 · Closest over the longest run
- Thomas vs Patrick
Across 62 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Boys, Thomas and Patrick averaged 3.9 places apart, ending at #16 and #25.
Thomas · Patrick · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Closest over the longest run
Other pairs from New South Wales, Australia lists
Pairs measured inside New South Wales, Australia's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Thomas vs Edward
Over 70 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Edward fell — from #44 and #48 in 1952 to #13 and #75 in 2025.
Thomas · Edward · 70 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Alexander vs Edward
Over 67 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Edward fell — from #80 and #48 in 1952 to #22 and #75 in 2025.
Alexander · Edward · 67 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Thomas vs Andrew
Over 63 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #44 and #51 in 1952 to #8 and #89 in 2016.
Thomas · Andrew · 63 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
- Andrew vs Alexander
Over 60 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #51 and #80 in 1952 to #89 and #9 in 2016.
Andrew · Alexander · 60 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs ranked together in the 2000s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2000 and 2009.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Angela | Tara |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Girls #608 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Girls #166 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Angela has 3 syllables, compared with 2 for Tara.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NO, NZ.
How each name got here
Angela
Popularity journey
First recorded1947
First recorded at #362 among girls in Norway in 1947 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded1954–1998
Highest recorded position: #3 among girls in New Zealand, in 1975 (recorded 1954–1998).
New Zealand · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #1229 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Tara
Popularity journey
First recorded1964
First recorded at #327 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1964 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1983–2007
Highest recorded position: #20 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 1985 (recorded 1983–2007).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #444 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls