Girl
Terra
earth, land
About Terra
Grounded, solid, and fundamentally beautiful—Terra connects your daughter to something essential and eternal. This name literally means earth, reminding us of stability, growth, and the foundation beneath our feet. There's an earthiness to Terra that feels authentic and unpretentious, a quality increasingly valued in our complicated world. The name works wonderfully for families who value nature, environmental consciousness, or simply want something that feels real and substantial. Terra is easy to spell, easy to pronounce, yet somehow never feels common or overused. It carries strength without aggression, simplicity without being simple-minded. The double "r" gives it a bit of an edge, keeping it from feeling too soft or flowery. Terra works seamlessly from childhood through all life stages, never needing to be shortened or formalized. It pairs well with virtually any middle name and surname, providing versatility in combinations. For parents seeking something meaningful, memorable, and down-to-earth in the best possible way, Terra delivers completely.
Popularity of the Name Terra
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | #619 | |
| 1971 | #490 | |
| 1972 | #404 | |
| 1973 | #417 | |
| 1974 | #395 | |
| 1975 | #386 | |
| 1976 | #416 | |
| 1977 | #387 | |
| 1978 | #407 | |
| 1979 | #394 | |
| 1980 | #379 | |
| 1981 | #444 | |
| 1982 | #423 | |
| 1983 | #425 | |
| 1984 | #411 | |
| 1985 | #458 | |
| 1986 | #506 | |
| 1987 | #549 | |
| 1988 | #561 | |
| 1989 | #589 | |
| 1990 | #633 | |
| 1991 | #701 | #763 |
| 1992 | #745 | #917 |
| 1993 | #782 | #892 |
| 1994 | #800 | |
| 1995 | #839 | |
| 1996 | #943 |
Top names by country: United States · Canada
Variations of Name Terra
Names Similar to Terra
Nicknames for Terra
- Ter
- Terri
- Rara
- Tea
- Teri
Famous People Named Terra
| Terra Jolé | American reality TV star |
| Terra Naomi | American singer-songwriter |
| Terra Vnesa | Canadian actress |
| Terra Cox | Australian Paralympic athlete |
| Terra Lynn Wilkinson | New Zealand artist |
| Terra Mizu | American model and actress |
| Terra Busson | Daughter of model Elle Macpherson and financier Arpad Busson |
| Terra Marotz | American meteorologist |
| Terra Wellington | American TV host and lifestyle expert |
| Terra Roam | Australian adventurer and author |
| Terra Hurdle | American Olympic track and field athlete |
| Terra Chávez | American radio personality |
| Terra Burns | Canadian politician |
| Terra Geis | American soccer player |
| Terra Kinnamon | American beauty queen |
| Terra Kull | Canadian actress |
| Terra Newell | American true crime survivor |
| Terra Parker | Australian tennis player |
| Terra Lightfoot | Canadian musician |
| Terra Strong | Daughter of voice actress Tara Strong |
Characters Named Terra
| Terra Branford | Character from the Final Fantasy VI video game |
| Terra Markov | Character in the animated series "Young Justice" |
| Terra Cotta | Character in the animated series "Winx Club" |
| Terra Harvey | Character in the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" |
| Terra DuVall | Character in the TV series "American Horror Story" |
| Terra Guardians | Characters in the video game "Terra Battle" |
| Terra Miles | Character in the novel "Wake" by Lisa McMann |
| Terra Nova | Character in the TV series "Terra Nova" |
| Terra Deva | Character in the video game "Zone of the Enders" |
| Terra Quinn | Character in the TV series "Veronica Mars" |
| Terra McAvoy | Character in the TV series "One Tree Hill" |
| Terra Rasa | Character in the video game "Kingdom Hearts" |
| Terra Wade | Character in the movie "Ice Age - Continental Drift" |