NAME PROFILE

Chelsa

A compound name derived from the Hebrew Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved', and the Latin or Greek Kay, meaning 'pure' or 'rejoice'. This name conveys a personality that is both grounded in tradition and filled with a vibrant, joyful spirit.

Key Stats

Total births1,107
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1989
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1976
Most recent1995
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 38%OH — 19%CA — 19%IN — 14%GA — 10%

Notable People

Mary Kay Ash (Founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics) · Mary Kay Place (Actress and Singer in 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman') · Mary Kay Adams (Actress known for 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine') · Mary Kay Bergman (Voice actress for 'South Park') · Mary Kay Henry (Labor leader and President of the SEIU)

Nicknames & Diminutives

MaryKayMKM-Kay

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