Girl · #11,456 in 2026

Teira

The Madeiran wall lizard, being the only species in the genus Teira, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae with four recognized subspecies. The species is endemic to the Madeira Archipelago, Portugal. In the Azores, this lizard has become naturalized after an involuntary introduction by the shipping trade between the two archipelagos.

Current Rank
#11,456
Peak Rank
#3,523 (1990)
Total Babies
292
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1977
First Year
2009
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#3523
Peak Rank
292
Total Count
28
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Teira

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Madeiran wall lizard, being the only species in the genus Teira, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae with four recognized subspecies. The species is endemic to the Madeira Archipelago, Portugal. In the Azores, this lizard has become naturalized after an involuntary introduction by the shipping trade between the two archipelagos.

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Etymology
The specific name , dugesii , is in honor of French physician and naturalist Antoine Louis Dugès .

The Story of Teira

Teira first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1977, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 30 Teiras were born — ranking #3,523 that year. As of 2026, Teira ranks #11,456 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 292 Teiras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Teira

Phonetically similar names — useful when Teira is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Teira

What does the name Teira mean?
The Madeiran wall lizard, being the only species in the genus Teira, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae with four recognized subspecies. The species is endemic to the Madeira Archipelago, Portugal. In the Azores, this lizard has become naturalized after an involuntary introduction by the shipping trade between the two archipelagos.
How popular is Teira in 2026?
In 2026, Teira ranks #11,456 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Teira most popular?
Teira reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #3,523 that year with 30 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Teira most popular?
Teira has historically been most popular in Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Teira.
Is Teira a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Teira is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Teira?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Teira include Cala, Graceanne, Lilo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Teira

Teira is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 292 births in the dataset. Teira's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #3,523. Use the chart and map above to compare Teira's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.