Trisa

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How to Pronounce Trisa

Pronounced TREE-suh /ˈtriː.sə/High

Meaning: Trisa is a trimmed spelling of Trisha, itself a short form of Patricia ('noble') or Theresa ('harvest'). It reflects the mid-century move to turn cozy nicknames into full birth names.Low

In 30 seconds: Trisa is a short form of Trisha or Theresa, a tidy pet-name-turned-first-name (said TREE-suh).

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek

MeaningTrisa is a trimmed spelling of Trisha, itself a short form of Patricia ('noble') or Theresa ('harvest'). It reflects the mid-century move to turn cozy nicknames into full birth names.

U.S. rank (2012)#19332 ↘ Falling

2012 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1969

Total births (all-time)≈ 475

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

Trisa is a short, tidy form of Trisha, which itself shortens Patricia ('noble') or, by sound, Theresa ('harvest'). Turning such a diminutive into a full first name was very much a mid-century habit, giving Trisa a warm, informal charm.

It stayed rare, chosen for only a few dozen girls a year and cresting in the late nineteen-sixties before fading. A Trisa today is likely middle-aged, and the name reads as a friendly period short form rather than a reviving classic.

Did you know? Trisa clips Trisha down to two clean beats, one of many nicknames that became given names mid-century.

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Trisa — short form of Trisha/Theresa/Patricia

Variations

TrishaTriciaTeresa

Nicknames

TrisTrixie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Trisa mean?

Trisa is a short form of Trisha, tied to Patricia ('noble') or Theresa ('harvest').

How do you pronounce Trisa?

It's said TREE-suh, two syllables with the stress up front.

Is Trisa a boy or girl name?

Trisa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Trisa?

Trisa has always been rare in the U.S., an uncommon short form that never became common.