Unisex · #16,460 in 2026

Terae

Current Rank
#16,460
Peak Rank
#16,460 (2005)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #16,460 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,237 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
2005
First Year
2005
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#16460
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1991
First Year
1991
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#8237
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Terae

As a girl name

Terae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2005, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 5 Teraes were born — ranking #16,460 that year. As of 2026, Terae ranks #16,460 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Teraes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Terae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 5 Teraes were born — ranking #8,237 that year. As of 2026, Terae ranks #8,237 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Teraes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Terae

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Terae

What does the name Terae mean?
Terae is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Terae in 2026?
In 2026, Terae ranks #16,460 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Terae most popular?
Terae reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #16,460 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Terae a unisex name?
Yes — Terae is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 50% of Teraes assigned female and 50% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Terae?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Terae include Aalyia, Aariyonna, Abyade. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Terae

Terae is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Terae's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #16,460. Use the chart and map above to compare Terae'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.