Terah
Terah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Terah
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Hebrew תֶּרַח (téraḥ, “Terah”).
How popular is Terah?
Since 1880, 1,373 girls and 43 boys in the U.S. have been named Terah (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1711 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #4681 in 1968. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Terah FAQ
What does the name Terah mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew תֶּרַח (téraḥ, “Terah”).
What is the origin of the name Terah?
Terah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Terah?
Since 1880, 1,373 girls and 43 boys in the U.S. have been named Terah (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1711 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #4681 in 1968. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Terah a boy or girl name?
Terah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,373 girls and 43 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.