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Terena

Girl name · English · Latin

Terena is an English and Latin girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Terena has the name Eren hiding inside it.
  • GenerationTerena peaked in 1969, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Terena you'd meet today is about 56 years old.
  • HistoryTerena first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1953–2025

01122195319602000

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Terena

Terena is a girl name of English and Latin origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Other spellings of Terena

Girl name: Terrena

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Questions about the name Terena

What is the origin of the name Terena?

Terena is English and Latin in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Terena turns up in more than one tradition. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

Is Terena a boy or girl name?

Terena is a girl name.

How popular is the name Terena?

Terena is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2000. It peaked at #2,102 in 1969, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Terena?

If you like Terena, you might also like Terrena. Terrena is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Terena?

Terena is an English and Latin girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.