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Terra

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Pronounced TEHR-uh /ˈtɛɹ.ə/Medium

Meaning: earth, landMedium

In 30 seconds: Terra is a Latin name meaning 'earth, land,' drawn straight from the Latin word for the ground.

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Origin MediumLatin

Meaningearth, land

U.S. rank (2025)#2434 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births74 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1980

Total births (all-time)≈ 15,427

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

Terra is the Latin word for 'earth' or 'land' used as a name, grounded and elemental in meaning. It overlaps in sound with the Irish-rooted Tara, and the two are often grouped together despite their separate origins.

The double-r gives Terra a firm, settled sound that suits its earthy meaning. Its variants include Tara, Tera, and the elaborated Tarina.

Did you know? Terra comes from the Latin terra, 'earth, land,' and was the name of the Roman primordial earth goddess, which gives it grounded, elemental appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

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Variations

TaraTarahTeraTarina

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Terra Naomi (1978-)
American singer-songwriter known for early YouTube success

If you like Terra…

Tara— A variation of Terra that shares its sound, listed among its variants.

Flora— echoes that soft -ra sound

Myra— shares the -ra ending

Cara— lands in the same popularity range

Perla— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Terra mean?

Terra is usually explained as meaning 'earth, land,' from the Latin word terra, and is most often linked with Latin tradition.

How do you pronounce Terra?

It's commonly said TEHR-uh /ˈtɛɹ.ə/.

Is Terra a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Terra is used as a girl name.

How popular is Terra?

In 2024, Terra ranked #2549 in the U.S. for girls, with 70 births recorded.