Tera
Tera is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Marvel, wonder, or harvester (if viewed as a variant of Theresa).
Origin and history
Tera is a feminine name with Greek roots, most commonly understood as a variant of Theresa or Tara, or derived from the Greek element 'teras' meaning 'marvel' or 'wonder'. It enjoyed modest popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, peak-trending in the 1970s and 1980s. Today, it remains a rare choice given to fewer than twenty baby girls per year in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
9,918 babies in the United States have been named Tera since 1880. It ranks #1654 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2043.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.4 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- OH (7.4 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- MI (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 34 |
| 1900-1910 | 54 |
| 1910-1920 | 74 |
| 1920-1930 | 97 |
| 1930-1940 | 41 |
| 1940-1950 | 91 |
| 1950-1960 | 130 |
| 1960-1970 | 505 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,574 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,279 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,246 |
| 2000-2010 | 550 |
| 2010-2019 | 180 |
| 2020-2029 | 58 |
Famous people named Tera
- Tera Patrick: Model, Media Personality
- Tera Wray: Model, Musician
Fun facts
- In the International System of Units, 'tera-' is a prefix denoting a factor of one trillion, derived from the Greek word for monster or marvel.
- Tera saw its peak usage in the United States during the late 1970s and early 1980s.