Nessa
4 countries#2719 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nessa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,368 births recorded 1935–2025 · currently #2719 · peaked in 2016 with 83 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,170 births recorded 2001–2022 · currently #961 · peaked in 2008 with 98 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Paris, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
74 births recorded 2007–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 2020 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
58 births recorded 2007–2021 · currently #3519 · peaked in 2020 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
16 births recorded 2013–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2024 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nessa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5233 | — |
| 2007 | #5377 | ↓144 |
| 2008 | #5142 | ↑235 |
| 2009 | #4677 | ↑465 |
| 2010 | #5414 | ↓737 |
| 2011 | #3999 | ↑1415 |
| 2012 | #6341 | ↓2342 |
| 2013 | #4422 | ↑1919 |
| 2014 | #4455 | ↓33 |
| 2015 | #3299 | ↑1156 |
| 2016 | #2287 | ↑1012 |
| 2017 | #2432 | ↓145 |
| 2018 | #2711 | ↓279 |
| 2019 | #3552 | ↓841 |
| 2020 | #3015 | ↑537 |
| 2021 | #2848 | ↑167 |
| 2022 | #3073 | ↓225 |
| 2023 | #3047 | ↑26 |
| 2024 | #2857 | ↑190 |
| 2025 | #2719 | ↑138 |
Frequently asked questions about Nessa
Is Nessa a popular name?
Yes — Nessa currently ranks #2719 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nessa more common for boys or girls?
Nessa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nessa most popular?
Nessa peaked in 2016 in United States, with 83 recorded births that year.
Is Nessa rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nessa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4204 in 1935 to #2719 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nessa?
At least 2,612 babies have been recorded with the name Nessa across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Nessa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nessa appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nessa?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nessa include Morrigan, Natalee, Qamar, Ryver.
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