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Taressa

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How to Pronounce Taressa

Pronounced tuh-RES-uh /təˈrɛs.ə/Medium

Meaning: Taressa is an elaborated spelling in the family of Teresa, a name of debated Greek origin often linked to therizo, to harvest, or to the isle of Thera; the Ta- opening and doubled s give it a fuller, softer sound.Low

In 30 seconds: Taressa is a girl's name, an elaborated form of Teresa, often read as harvester. It appeared for a small number of United States families in the late nineteen-seventies (said tuh-RES-uh).

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Origin LowGreek, Spanish

MeaningTaressa is an elaborated spelling in the family of Teresa, a name of debated Greek origin often linked to therizo, to harvest, or to the isle of Thera; the Ta- opening and doubled s give it a fuller, softer sound.

U.S. rank (2004)#18545 ↘ Falling

2004 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1979

Total births (all-time)≈ 362

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Taressa is a stylized elaboration of Teresa, adding a Ta- opening and a doubled s to a well-worn classic. This spelling was always scarce, reaching its modest high around 1979.

Never common, it was given to only a handful of girls a year, and it read as a personal, of-its-era spin on Teresa. A girl named Taressa at that peak would be in her late forties today. Its three soft beats give it a warm, flowing sound.

Did you know? Taressa dresses up the classic Teresa, a name whose old Greek roots have been linked both to harvesting and to the island of Thera, and long carried by saints named Teresa.

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Taressa — Elaborated form of Teresa; Greek origin debated, often linked to harvest or Thera

Variations

TeresaTressaTarissa

Nicknames

TessTessaReesa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taressa mean?

It is an elaborated form of Teresa, a name often read as harvester, of debated Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Taressa?

It is said tuh-RES-uh /təˈrɛs.ə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Taressa a boy or girl name?

Taressa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Taressa?

It has always been rare, given to only a handful of girls a year at its peak in the late nineteen-seventies.