Terah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Terah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 43 babies have been named Terah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Terah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,711 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,711
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Terah is also used as a girl name, ranked #47520.
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About the Name Terah
Terah is a boy name .
Is Terah a boy or girl name? Terah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,711 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #47,520. Terah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Terah is currently ranked #16,711 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Terah include Ter, Tey, Teie, and Terkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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