Terra
Pronunciation: [ t-EHR-ah ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Terra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 5 babies have been named Terra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Terra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,414 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,414
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Terra is also used as a girl name, ranked #2539.
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About the Name Terra
Terra is a boy name .
Is Terra a boy or girl name? Terra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,414 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,539. Terra is more commonly used as a girl name.
Terra is currently ranked #29,414 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Terra include Ter, Tey, Teie, and Terkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Terra include Terry, Terrance, Terrell, Terrence . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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