Edessa
Girl nameEdessa has been given to 76 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It peaked in 2025. In 2025, about 1 in 178,585 girls was named Edessa.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
76
Peak year
2025 (9 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1917
10-year trend
▲ +50%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Edessa — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Edessa.
Sibling name ideas for Edessa
Same era and popularity as Edessa, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Edessa?
Edessa has been given to 76 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Edessa peak?
Edessa peaked in 2025, when 9 babies were given the name.
Is Edessa a girl or boy name?
Edessa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Edessa are girls).
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