Teresa
Teresa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /tษหษนiห.sษ/ ยท /tษหษนiห.zษ/
Meaning and origin of Teresa
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, the Spanish and Italian form of Theresa.
Etymology
First recorded as the name of a fourth-century Spanish saint. Of obscure origin; suggestions include Therasia or Thera, ancient name of the Greek island Thira.
How popular is Teresa?
Since 1880, 416,044 girls and 1,165 boys in the U.S. have been named Teresa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #18 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #1067 in 1963. In 2025 it ranked #911 for girls, with 291 babies given the name.
Names similar to Teresa
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Sibling name ideas for Teresa
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Teresa FAQ
What does the name Teresa mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek, the Spanish and Italian form of Theresa. First recorded as the name of a fourth-century Spanish saint. Of obscure origin; suggestions include Therasia or Thera, ancient name of the Greek island Thira.
What is the origin of the name Teresa?
Teresa is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Teresa?
Since 1880, 416,044 girls and 1,165 boys in the U.S. have been named Teresa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #18 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #1067 in 1963. In 2025 it ranked #911 for girls, with 291 babies given the name.
Is Teresa a boy or girl name?
Teresa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 416,044 girls and 1,165 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.