Holding steady.
Popularity of Tereka since 1976
Babies named Tereka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tereka is a rare and recent name in U.S. records, first recorded in 1976. Its peak year came in 1985, though even then it never reached widespread popularity. The name has remained stable with very low usage since that time. Tereka is most likely a modern invention, perhaps inspired by Teresa or other names ending in -ka. Without clear linguistic origins or historical roots, its meaning remains unknown. The name has not been associated with any specific state or region in the U.S.
Tereka appears to be a modern coinage, likely a variant or respelling of names like Tereza or Therese, combined with the popular suffix -ka. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1976, achieving a modest peak in 1985. The name remains rare and has seen little usage outside the United States.
Sibling names for Tereka
Names that share Tereka's style, for a brother or sister.
