Ruler of the people or harvester
Terrika is a modern American elaboration of the name Terry. It likely combines the Germanic roots of Derek or Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people', with the Greek origins of Theresa, meaning 'to harvest'.
Less common today
Terrika isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,405 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
