Teairra
An English feminine given name derived from the word "tierra" meaning "earth" or "land".
Name Census estimates that about 725 living Americans carry the first name Teairra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Teairra today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teairra births was 2005 (99 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teairra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
725
~ 1 in 472,765 Americans
Peak year
2005
99 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2019 SSA rank
#15,392
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Teairra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teairra from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 254 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Teairra remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teairra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Teairra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Teairras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Illinois, California, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Teairra, while Missouri, Maryland, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Teairra
The given name Teairra has its roots in the African American culture, emerging in the late 20th century as a creative spelling variation of the more traditional name Terra. This name likely drew inspiration from the Latin word "terra," meaning "earth" or "land."
While the precise origin of this specific spelling is unclear, it gained popularity in the United States, particularly among African American communities. The name's unique blend of sounds and spelling reflected a desire for originality and cultural expression.
Historical records do not indicate any notable figures bearing the name Teairra prior to the modern era. However, the name's rise in popularity can be attributed to its adoption by several public figures and celebrities in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
One of the earliest and most notable individuals to bear the name Teairra was Teairra Mari, an American singer, and actress born in 1987. Her success in the music industry, particularly with her debut album "Teairra Mari" released in 2005, contributed to the name's increased visibility and recognition.
Another prominent figure with the name Teairra is Teairra Thomas, an American professional basketball player born in 1993. She has played for several teams in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and has represented the United States in international competitions.
In the world of television, Teairra Samone Callan, born in 1987, is a reality TV personality best known for her appearances on the VH1 series "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" and "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta."
Teairra Woodbury, born in 1990, is an American professional wrestler and former soccer player who has competed in various independent wrestling promotions.
Teairra Lewis, born in 1988, is an American model and actress who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Game" and "Steppin: The Movie."
It is worth noting that while the name Teairra has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly within the African American community, it remains a relatively uncommon name globally. Its unique spelling and cultural significance have contributed to its distinctive identity.
People
Teairra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teairra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Teairra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teairra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 725 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teairra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 472,765 US residents.
Is Teairra a common name?
We classify Teairra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 745 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teairra most popular?
The single biggest year for Teairra was 2005, when 99 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teairra is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Teairra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teairra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.