Tera

♀ Girl

Pronounced TEH-ruh /ˈtɛr.ə/Medium

Meaning: Tera reads as a spelling of Terra (Latin 'earth') or of Tara (Sanskrit 'star'; also an Irish place name). The route varies by family, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A grounded two-beat name: Tera reads as Terra ('earth') or Tara ('star') (said 'TEH-ruh'). Routes vary, we note.

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Origin LowLatin, Sanskrit

MeaningTera reads as a spelling of Terra (Latin 'earth') or of Tara (Sanskrit 'star'; also an Irish place name). The route varies by family, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12016 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1984

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,918

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The girl's name Tera reads as a spelling of Terra ('earth') or Tara ('star'; an Irish hill of kings). The route varies, which we note. In the U.S. it is uncommon and reads as simple and grounded (said 'TEH-ruh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, grounded, and simple.

Did you know? Tera sits between Terra (Latin 'earth') and Tara (Sanskrit 'star') — an earthy or starry reading depending on the family; the route varies, which we note (said 'TEH-ruh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Tera — spelling of Terra 'earth' / Tara 'star'; routes vary

Variations

TerraTaraTeara

Nicknames

TeeTerry

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tera mean?

Tera reads as Terra (Latin 'earth') or Tara (Sanskrit 'star'); the route varies, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tera?

It's said TEH-ruh /ˈtɛr.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tera a boy or girl name?

Tera is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tera?

Tera is a rare name for girls in the U.S.