Unknown; likely a modern American creation
Laterria is a modern American name with no established etymological root. It likely emerged in the late 20th century as a rhythmic invention, possibly influenced by the prefix 'La-' and the Latin-sounding suffix '-terria', which evokes the word 'terra' meaning earth.
Less common today
Laterria isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,355 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).