Blessing
Blessing: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Blessing
- A unisex given name of mainly African usage.
How popular is Blessing?
Since 1880, 4,343 girls and 529 boys in the U.S. have been named Blessing (89% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #909 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #2375 in 2024. In 2025, 229 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Blessing FAQ
What does the name Blessing mean?
A unisex given name of mainly African usage.
How popular is the name Blessing?
Since 1880, 4,343 girls and 529 boys in the U.S. have been named Blessing (89% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #909 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #2375 in 2024. In 2025, 229 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Blessing a boy or girl name?
Blessing is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (4,343 girls and 529 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.