Terecita is a unique and distinctive name of Latin American origin, derived from the Spanish word 'tercero,' which means 'third.' This name is often chosen to honor a third child in a family, but it can also be given as an independent choice for its appealing sound and cultural significance. It is typically pronounced as /teh-REH-see-tah/, with the emphasis on the second syllable.
"Terecita was a popular name among parents for their daughters in the mid-20th century, with peaks in 1956 and 1958, and again in the late 20th century in 1974 and 1975. However, it seems to have declined in popularity since then, as there were no births with this name recorded between 1976 and 1981, or from 1983 to 2000."