Tera
Girl nameTera has been given to 9,918 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It peaked in 1984.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
9,918
Peak year
1984 (416 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1885
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Tera's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #485 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Tera — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tera.
FAQ
How popular is the name Tera?
Tera has been given to 9,918 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Tera peak?
Tera peaked in 1984, when 416 babies were given the name.
Is Tera a girl or boy name?
Tera is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Tera are girls).
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