Jessa
Jessa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jessa
- A female given name.
Etymology
20th-century coinage from Jessie + feminine suffix -a; compare Jenna from Jenny.
How popular is Jessa?
Since 1880, 6,462 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Jessa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #545 in 2015. Its highest rank for boys was #4272 in 1929. In 2025, 83 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jessa
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Jessa
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Jessa FAQ
What does the name Jessa mean?
A female given name. 20th-century coinage from Jessie + feminine suffix -a; compare Jenna from Jenny.
How popular is the name Jessa?
Since 1880, 6,462 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Jessa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #545 in 2015. Its highest rank for boys was #4272 in 1929. In 2025, 83 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jessa a boy or girl name?
Jessa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,462 girls and 5 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.