Tera Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTEH-rah / /ˈtɛrə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: Earth; Latin: Late form of Teresa
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tera has roots in both Greek and Latin. In Greek, it is derived from 'terra,' meaning earth or land. The name is also considered a variant of Teresa, which has a rich history in various cultures, particularly in Spain and Portugal. Tera has been used in modern contexts, often associated with nature and the earth.
Trend Summary
Tera has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with occasional spikes in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Terra
- Terae
International Variants
- Teresa (Spanish)
- Terese (Swedish)
- Teresa (Italian)
Famous people named Tera
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Fictional characters named Tera
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tera was first seen in the United States in 1885. Tera has ranked as high as #736 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Tera has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tera (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | |
| TX | 8 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 21 |
| 1960 | 39 |
| 1961 | 42 |
| 1962 | 38 |
| 1963 | 51 |
| 1964 | 46 |
| 1965 | 48 |
| 1966 | 45 |
| 1967 | 63 |
| 1968 | 58 |
| 1969 | 75 |
| 1970 | 191 |
| 1971 | 318 |
| 1972 | 379 |
| 1973 | 396 |
| 1974 | 409 |
| 1975 | 381 |
| 1976 | 353 |
| 1977 | 390 |
| 1978 | 395 |
| 1979 | 362 |
| 1980 | 356 |
| 1981 | 343 |
| 1982 | 386 |
| 1983 | 402 |
| 1984 | 416 |
| 1985 | 373 |
| 1986 | 291 |
| 1987 | 239 |
| 1988 | 243 |
| 1989 | 230 |
| 1990 | 217 |
| 1991 | 170 |
| 1992 | 126 |
| 1993 | 143 |
| 1994 | 133 |
| 1995 | 111 |
| 1996 | 77 |
| 1997 | 103 |
| 1998 | 76 |
| 1999 | 90 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2001 | 74 |
| 2002 | 75 |
| 2003 | 51 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 65 |
| 2006 | 45 |
| 2007 | 52 |
| 2008 | 52 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 8 |