To harvest; late summer
Terissa is a modern elaboration of Theresa, likely derived from the Greek word 'therizein' meaning to harvest. It may also relate to the Greek island of Therasia. The name carries connotations of abundance and the warmth of the late summer season.
Less common today
Terissa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,716 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
