Kessa
girl nameKessa entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #5161 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
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rank today
#5161
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7851 |
| 1980s | #8655 |
| 1990s | #9234 |
| 2000s | #9211 |
| 2010s | #9558 |
| 2020s | #12626 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Kessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kessa alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kessa in 2025?
- Kessa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kessa most popular?
- Kessa peaked in 1975, reaching #5161 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kessa with classmates?
- Kessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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