Terra
Terra: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɛɹə/
Meaning and origin of Terra
Root meaning: “goddess of the earth; the land itself”
- A female given name.
Etymology
From Latin Terra (“goddess of the earth; the land itself”).
How popular is Terra?
Since 1880, 15,429 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Terra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #379 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #7226 in 1984. In 2025, 74 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Terra
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Sibling name ideas for Terra
Sister and brother names that share Terra's Latin roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Terra FAQ
What does the name Terra mean?
Terra traces back to a root meaning "goddess of the earth; the land itself". A female given name. From Latin Terra (“goddess of the earth; the land itself”).
What is the origin of the name Terra?
Terra is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Terra?
Since 1880, 15,429 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Terra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #379 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #7226 in 1984. In 2025, 74 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Terra a boy or girl name?
Terra is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 15,429 girls and 5 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.