Theresia
About Theresia
Theresia is a feminine name with ancient Greek and Latin origins. It's a traditional variant of Teresa or Theresa, derived from the Greek word "therizo" meaning "to harvest" or possibly from the Greek island of Thera (Santorini). The name carries a sense of classical elegance and dignity. Theresia has been particularly popular in Germanic and Nordic countries, as well as parts of Eastern Europe. While less common than Teresa in English-speaking countries, it offers a more distinctive alternative with the same rich historical connections. The name is associated with Saint Teresa of Ávila and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, giving it strong religious significance in Catholic traditions.
Pronounced tuh-RAY-zhuh.
As of October 2026, Theresia ranked #15351 in US births in 2007 SSA, peaked at #527 in 1882.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Theresia on lists
Famous Theresias
- Theresia Anna Lilian Maria "Teri" Shields
American actress; mother of actress Brooke Shields
- Theresia Kiesl
Austrian Olympic runner
- Theresia Singer
Austrian operatic soprano
- Theresia Gouw
American venture capitalist
- Theresia Pfeisinger
paternal great,grandmother of Adolf Hitler
- Theresia Reiniera van der Pant
Dutch sculptor
- Maria Theresia Bonzel (born Regina Christine Wilhelmine Bonzel)
beatified German nun; founder of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration
- Maria Theresia
Princess of Thurn and Taxis, Princess Esterházy of Galántha
- Maria Theresia Ludowika Klothilde Helene Alexandra
Princess of Thurn and Taxis
- Maria Theresia Anna Felicitas
Princess of Liechtenstein; Countess of Soissons
- Maria
Theresia, Princess of Bavaria, daughter of Prince Rasso
- Maria Theresia Ahlefeldt
Princess of Thurn and Taxis; Countess of Ahlefeldt,Langeland; first Danish woman composer
- Maria Ludwiga Theresia
Princess of Bavaria; Duchess of Calabria
- Maria Theresia von Paradis
Austrian composer who inspired Mozart
Theresia in pop culture
- "Theresia: Dear Emile
" horror video game starring characters Leanne and Emile Theresia