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Teresita

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Pronounced teh-reh-SEE-tah /tɛ.rɛˈsi.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish diminutive of Teresa — variously linked to the Greek therizein, 'to harvest', and to the island of Therasia; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A harvester; of Therasia: Teresita is a form of Teresa. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'teh-reh-SEE-tah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA Spanish diminutive of Teresa — variously linked to the Greek therizein, 'to harvest', and to the island of Therasia; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#8354 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1962
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,366

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196218912024

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

Teresita is a Spanish diminutive of Teresa — variously linked to the Greek therizein, 'to harvest', and to the island of Therasia (routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'teh-reh-SEE-tah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-harvester at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Teresa is variously linked to the Greek 'to harvest' and the island of Therasia — Teresita is a sweet Spanish diminutive, lyrical and classic (the deeper root is uncertain, which we note; said 'teh-reh-SEE-tah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Teresa — routes uncertain

Variations

TeresaTeresinaTheresita

Nicknames

TereSita

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Teresita mean?

Teresita is a Spanish diminutive of Teresa — variously 'a harvester' and 'of Therasia'; the deeper root is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Teresita?

It's said teh-reh-SEE-tah /tɛ.rɛˈsi.tɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Teresita a boy or girl name?

Teresita is a girl's name.

How popular is Teresita?

Teresita is a rare name in the U.S.

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