NAME PROFILE
Marque
Meaning 'pure' or 'holy' from its Greek roots and 'miracle' from Hebrew, Nessa represents a bright, spirited individual who brings a touch of wonder and grace to everyone she meets.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,175 |
| Gender | Male (7% / 93%) |
| Peak year | 1984 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1965 |
| Most recent | 1997 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Greek, Hebrew, Irish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 47%TX — 33%VA — 7%FL — 7%GA — 7%
Notable People
Nessa Barrett (Singer and social media personality) · Nessa Diab (Radio and television host) · Nessa (Water-type Gym Leader in Pokémon Sword and Shield) · Nessa Childers (Member of the European Parliament) · Nessa (One of the Valar in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Nessie
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