girl's name
Dera
DEH-rah
- Origin Italian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 440
Dera is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Dera is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in 1915, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1893.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dera Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 21 |
| 1910s | 71 |
| 1920s | 71 |
| 1930s | 42 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 53 |
| 1960s | 41 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 15 |
How Popular Is Dera?
In 2009, Dera was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dera
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dera Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dera over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dera
- Pronunciation DEH-rah
Sibling Names for Dera
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dera — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dera
How popular is the name Dera?
In 2009, Dera was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dera a girl's or a boy's name?
Dera is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dera?
Dera has 2 syllables.
When was Dera most popular?
Dera peaked in 1915, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.