Declining since 1990.
Popularity of Tearra since 1977
Babies named Tearra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 202 |
| 1990s | 350 |
| 2000s | 160 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tearra is a modern American coinage that emerged in the late 20th century. First recorded in 1977, the name reached its peak popularity in 1989 but has been on a downward trajectory since around 1990. It has never entered the top 1000 names, making it a rare choice. Its sound echoes the popularity of similar-sounding names like Tara and Sierra during the 1980s and 1990s. The name's exact origins are unclear, but it is likely a creative elaboration, reflecting a trend of melodic -a ending names.
Tearra first appeared in the United States in the late 1970s. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly blending sounds from names like Tara (of Irish origin, meaning 'hill') or Terra (Latin for 'earth'), or an elaboration with the popular -a suffix. No historical or language derivation has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tee, Tia, Rara
Sibling names for Tearra
Names that share Tearra's style, for a brother or sister.
