Thirza Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTHUR-zah / θɪr.zəHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'delight'; English: 'a variant of Theresa'
Historical & Cultural Background
Thirza is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with the biblical figure Thirza, who was one of the daughters of Zelophehad. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 17th century. It is considered a variant of the name Theresa, which has Greek roots meaning 'harvester'. Thirza has seen varying levels of popularity over the years, particularly in religious contexts.
Trend Summary
Thirza has remained relatively uncommon in the United States, with limited popularity over the years.
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Variants
- Thirza
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thirza was first seen in the United States in 1887. Thirza has ranked as high as #832 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Thirza has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |