Tearsa is an uncommon, yet captivating female given name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish surname "O'Tearta," which means "noble" or "proud." The name is composed of two elements: 'tear,' meaning 'poem' or 'song,' and 'sa,' a shortened form of 'sean,' meaning 'old.' Thus, Tearsa can be interpreted as 'ancient song' or 'old melody.' This unique name holds a musical quality and embodies the rich cultural heritage of Ireland. Despite its Irish roots, Tearsa is not widely used within Ireland but has gained some recognition globally due to its rarity and distinctive character.
The name Tearsa experienced a notable increase in popularity between the years 1962 and 2008, with a total of 204 babies given this name during that period. The most popular years for the name were 1975 and 1978, each having 8 births, while 1991 saw an especially high number with 12 births. Despite some fluctuations over the decades, Tearsa consistently maintained a modest level of usage as a baby name throughout these years.