Dessa

Girl name

Dessa has been given to 1,817 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 2001.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,817

Peak year

2001 (31 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▼ -20%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Dessa — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Tessagirl

55,939 babies since 1891

Odessagirl

18,718 babies since 1880

Jessagirl

6,467 babies since 1918

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Cinthyagirl

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Nyssagirl

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Tamiyagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Dessa?

Dessa has been given to 1,817 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Dessa peak?

Dessa peaked in 2001, when 31 babies were given the name.

Is Dessa a girl or boy name?

Dessa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Dessa are girls).

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