Terena is of Native American origin, specifically from the Tupi language family, and means 'land'. It is predominantly used as a female given name, though it can also be used for males. The name Terena gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century but remains relatively uncommon compared to other names.
"Between 1953 and 2000, the name Terena saw a varied number of births annually, with peaks in popularity during the late sixties to early seventies, reaching as high as 36 births in 1969. However, there was a significant decline in usage thereafter, with fewer than 15 births per year from 1978 onwards."