Essa
3 countries#2572 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Essa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
986 births recorded 1885–2025 · currently #2572 · peaked in 2022 with 71 births
Most common in: New York, Texas, California, Michigan, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
466 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #649 · peaked in 2021 with 39 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
449 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #854 · peaked in 2019 with 38 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
17 births recorded 2016–2025 · currently #560 · peaked in 2023 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Essa’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #8732 | — |
| 2007 | #10921 | ↓2189 |
| 2008 | #5767 | ↑5154 |
| 2009 | #4278 | ↑1489 |
| 2010 | #5741 | ↓1463 |
| 2011 | #4356 | ↑1385 |
| 2012 | #4533 | ↓177 |
| 2013 | #4064 | ↑469 |
| 2014 | #4538 | ↓474 |
| 2015 | #3365 | ↑1173 |
| 2016 | #3230 | ↑135 |
| 2017 | #2715 | ↑515 |
| 2018 | #3240 | ↓525 |
| 2019 | #2464 | ↑776 |
| 2020 | #3274 | ↓810 |
| 2021 | #3297 | ↓23 |
| 2022 | #2438 | ↑859 |
| 2023 | #2693 | ↓255 |
| 2024 | #3104 | ↓411 |
| 2025 | #2572 | ↑532 |
Frequently asked questions about Essa
Is Essa a popular name?
Yes — Essa currently ranks #2572 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Essa more common for boys or girls?
Essa is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Essa most popular?
Essa peaked in 2022 in United States, with 71 recorded births that year.
Is Essa rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Essa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5059 in 1978 to #2572 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Essa?
At least 1,452 babies have been recorded with the name Essa across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Essa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Essa appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Essa?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Essa include Efraim, Evian, Golden.
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