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Rebel

Derived from the Arabic name for Jesus, meaning 'God is salvation.' This name carries a legacy of gentle strength and profound compassion, suggesting a person with a serene and resilient spirit.

Key Stats

Total births2,456
GenderFemale (5% / 95%)
Peak year2021
Peak generationGen A
First recorded1967
Most recent2025
Syllables2
OriginArabic, African, English
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Name Traits & Attributes

⚡ Modern Favorite

Top States

TX — 40%CA — 32%OK — 13%WA — 8%FL — 8%

Notable People

Essa Obaid (Professional Bodybuilder) · Essa Kassim (Marathon Runner) · Essa Ismail Rashid (Distance Runner) · Essa Al-Zenkawi (Track and Field Athlete) · Essa (Hip Hop Artist and Lawyer)

Nicknames & Diminutives

Essie

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