Terah
Terah is a girl baby name. Ranked #47,520 in the US, popular nicknames include Ter, Tey, and Terie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Terah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 1,373 babies have been named Terah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Terah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,520 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,520
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Terah is also used as a boy name, ranked #16711.
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About the Name Terah
Terah is a girl name .
Is Terah a boy or girl name? Terah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,520 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,711. Terah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Terah is currently ranked #47,520 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Terah include Ter, Tey, and Terie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis