Nessa: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Not gentle at all, but fierce and determined.
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #3022
- Peak
- #2315 in 2016
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Nessa Means
Nessa is a girl name of Irish origin. Not gentle at all, but fierce and determined.
How Popular Nessa Is
Nessa currently ranks #3022 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2315 in 2016. It is rising.
Good to Know About Nessa
- Nessa has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Nessa is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
Names Like Nessa
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Nessa
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Nessa.
Questions About Nessa
What does Nessa mean?
Nessa is a girl name of Irish origin. Not gentle at all, but fierce and determined.
How popular is Nessa?
Nessa currently ranks #3022 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2315 in 2016. It is rising.
Where does Nessa come from?
Nessa comes from Irish roots. Nessa has been gaining popularity in recent years.
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