To harvest or late summer
Derived from the Greek word 'therizein', meaning to harvest, or 'theros', meaning summer. It is most famously associated with the island of Thera in the Aegean Sea. The name gained widespread popularity in the Christian world due to the influence of several prominent saints.
About 291 girls were named Teresa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nobel Peace Prize-winning nun and saint
Operatic soprano
Academy Award-winning actress
Five-time Olympic medalist in basketball
Philanthropist and businesswoman
Senior Special Agent and lead detective · The Mentalist
Key character and Group A member · The Maze Runner
The same feel as Teresa — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
