Teresa

Rank 868th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Teresa was 868th most popular baby name for girls and 1,642nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 317 babies were named Teresa in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 10,638 babies in the United States were named Teresa. Today, the average age of someone named Teresa is around 58 to 62 years old.

The name "Teresa" is not common today.

Nicknames for Teresa include Tess and Terri.

Teresa Meaning & Origin

The name Teresa is of Greek origin and it means "harvester," symbolizing someone who is productive, diligent, and reaps the fruits of their labor.

The name Teresa is described as compassionate, respectful and intelligent.

Pronunciation

Teresa is pronounced tuh-ree-suh in English. The name Teresa has 6 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Teresa

  • The name Teresa has been used by several saints and religious figures, including Mother Teresa, a Roman Catholic nun known for her charitable work in India.

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Geography

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