Teresa

Q: What is the origin of Teresa?

Teresa is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Teresa a girl name?

Teresa is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 7 months ago

Meaning

"Harvester; Summer"

Name popularized by Christian saints; etymology is uncertain, with proposed Greek or toponymic origins lacking definitive agreement.

Themes:saintiberianuncertainclassic

Biblical Nature Natural

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Teresa

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#871Top 1000

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Teresa did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Teresa Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Teresa.

8 ideas

tery

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tere

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tie

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resa

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esay

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Baby Name Lists That Include Teresa

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Teresa mean?

Teresa means "Harvester; Summer". Name popularized by Christian saints; etymology is uncertain, with proposed Greek or toponymic origins lacking definitiv

What is the origin of Teresa?

Teresa is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Teresa?

According to the latest SSA data, Teresa is currently ranked #871 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Teresa a girl name?

Teresa is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Teresa?

Popular nicknames for Teresa include tery, tere, tie, ty, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Teresa?

There are many names similar to Teresa in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, Spanish

Syllables3

Length6 letters

US Rank#871

Trend→ Stable

Starts withT

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alec Alessandro Ambrose Anders Alessio

Sisters

Alexis Alexa Angie Alejandra Alexia

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