Odessa
Odessa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ษสหdษsษ/ ยท /oสหdษsษ/
Meaning and origin of Odessa
- A female given name.
Etymology
Uncertain; possibly from the placename, with usage influenced by the name Odysseus.
How popular is Odessa?
Since 1880, 18,564 girls and 154 boys in the U.S. have been named Odessa (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #278 in 1908. Its highest rank for boys was #1535 in 1908. In 2025, 193 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Odessa
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Odessa FAQ
What does the name Odessa mean?
A female given name. Uncertain; possibly from the placename, with usage influenced by the name Odysseus.
How popular is the name Odessa?
Since 1880, 18,564 girls and 154 boys in the U.S. have been named Odessa (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #278 in 1908. Its highest rank for boys was #1535 in 1908. In 2025, 193 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Odessa a boy or girl name?
Odessa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 18,564 girls and 154 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.