UK girl's name
Teira
A feminine name of unknown origin meaning "bright" or "radiant".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Teira is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Teira popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Teira is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Teira. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Teira ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 girls were registered as Teira.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Teira as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Teira mean?
The name Teira is believed to have its origins in the Basque region of Spain and France. It is a feminine name that is derived from the Basque word "tei," which means "lime tree" or "linden tree." The name is thought to have been used as a given name in this region as early as the 12th century.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Teira can be found in a medieval Basque manuscript from the 13th century. This document includes a list of names, and Teira is listed among them. It is possible that the name was given to girls born near or under a lime tree, as this was a common practice in many cultures at the time.
In the 14th century, there are records of a Basque woman named Teira Garcés de Huarte, who was a noblewoman from the Navarre region of Spain. She is mentioned in several historical documents from that time period, indicating that the name was in use among the nobility as well as commoners.
During the Renaissance period, the name Teira appeared in several literary works, including a play by the Spanish writer Lope de Vega. In his play "El Mejor Alcalde, el Rey" (The Best Mayor, the King), one of the characters is named Teira, suggesting that the name was still in use in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Another notable figure with the name Teira was Teira Izquierdo, a Spanish painter who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. She was known for her religious paintings and worked in the Baroque style. Her works can be found in several churches and museums in Spain.
In more recent history, Teira Palma was a Cuban painter and artist who lived from 1904 to 1986. She was known for her vibrant and colorful paintings that depicted scenes from everyday life in Cuba. Her works are part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in Havana.
While the name Teira is not as common today as it once was, it has a rich history and cultural significance in the Basque region of Spain and France. Its connection to the lime tree and its use among various social classes and professions throughout history make it a unique and interesting name with a fascinating backstory.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Teira by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Teira was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Teira: questions and answers
How popular is the name Teira in the UK right now?
In 2009, Teira was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Teira most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Teira in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Teira?
A feminine name of unknown origin meaning "bright" or "radiant".
How many people are called Teira in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Teira across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.