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 births | 1,107 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1989 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1976 |
| Most recent | 1995 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
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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