Nessa
girl name#2719 in 2025Nessa entered the US charts in 1935, peaked at #2287 in 2016, ranks #2719 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1935–2025
#2719
rank today
#2287
peak (2016)
63
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4204 |
| 1940s | #4500 |
| 1960s | #5950 |
| 1970s | #6756 |
| 1980s | #6920 |
| 1990s | #6820 |
| 2000s | #5978 |
| 2010s | #3891 |
| 2020s | #2927 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nessa has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Nessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nessa is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nessa in 2025?
- Nessa ranks #2719 among US girl names in 2025, with 63 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nessa most popular?
- Nessa peaked in 2016, reaching #2287 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nessa with classmates?
- Nessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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