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Antara

Girl name · Indian

Meaninginner self · Sanskrit

Antara is an Indian girl name meaning “inner self”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Antara has the name Tara hiding inside it.
  • Word funAntara starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
  • GenerationAntara peaked in 2006, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Antara you'd meet today is about 19 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Antara would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 227,273 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryAntara first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
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hello, little Antara

US births per million girls, 1990–2025

04.59199020002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Antara

Antara is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “inner self”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Indian names

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Questions about the name Antara

What does the name Antara mean?

Antara means “inner self” and comes from Sanskrit.

What is the origin of the name Antara?

Antara is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Antara a boy or girl name?

Antara is a girl name. In 2025, 7 US girls were named Antara.

How popular is the name Antara?

Antara ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2006, when it reached #7,482.

What should I know before naming my baby Antara?

Antara is an Indian girl name meaning “inner self”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.