Girl Name · Greek Origin
Teresa
Teresa is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Greek origin, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 250 of US baby names.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Teresa? It is a girl name, rooted in Greek naming tradition, and ranks in our Top 250 popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Tereasa.
Teresa meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Teresa has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Teresa to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Teresa as T·E·R·E·S·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Teresa is a popular favorite that still feels personal in the Top 250 tier.
Teresa variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Teresaa, Teresae, Teresay, Teres.
- Nicknames: Ter and T.
- Middle names: Pair Teresa with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Teresa middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Tereasa, Theresa, Thersa, Thressa, Theressa — full picks on the sibling names for Teresa guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Teresa? Browse our names like Teresa guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
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Head-to-head breakdowns of meaning, popularity, pronunciation, and sibling fit.
Frequently asked about Teresa
What does the name Teresa mean?
Teresa has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Teresa?
Teresa originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Teresa?
Teresa has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Teresa a boy's or girl's name?
Teresa is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Teresa in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Teresa sits in the Top 250 tier — a popular favorite that still feels personal.
What names are similar to Teresa?
Names that share Teresa's sound and style include Tereasa, Theresa, Thersa, Thressa, Theressa.
What middle names pair well with Teresa?
Good middle-name fits for Teresa pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Teresa is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Teresa is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Teresa?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Teresa share its rhythm without rhyming — Tereasa, Theresa, Thersa all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.