Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Terah since 1955
Babies named Terah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 41 |
| 1970s | 311 |
| 1980s | 486 |
| 1990s | 277 |
| 2000s | 167 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Terah is a rare name that has never entered the U.S. top 1000, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. Its peak usage occurred in 1983, but since 1985 it has been steadily falling in popularity. The name first appeared in recorded U.S. data in 1955, and in its peak year, it was given to only a small number of babies per million. Despite its biblical roots, Terah has not achieved widespread usage, likely due to its similarity to the more common Terra and the biblical male name Terah. It has not been particularly associated with any U.S. state, as its usage remains scattered and infrequent.
Terah is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a modern feminine variant of Terra, the Latin word for 'earth', or it could be derived from the biblical name Terah (also spelled Terach), who was the father of Abraham in the Old Testament. In Hebrew, Terah (תֶּרַח) is of uncertain meaning, possibly 'station' or 'delay'. As a given name, it has seen sporadic use in English-speaking countries, often chosen for its biblical roots or as a creative spelling of Terra.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Terry, Teri
Sibling names for Terah
Names that share Terah's style, for a brother or sister.
