Nessa
n(es)-sa
US Popularity:5456
Origin:Greek
Meaning:pure, holy; butterfly
Nessa is a girl's name of Greek origin. It may be an adaptation of Agnes which means "holy or pure," or a diminutive of Vanessa, meaning "butterfly." Whatever you take from it, Nessa is a sweet way to encourage baby to spread their wings and lead a good life. It also allows you to name your daughter after a loved one from previous generations or reinvent an old family favorite.
Nessa Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Nessa is currently #2571 on The Bump
Girl:Nessa is currently #1133 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Nessa is currently #5456 in U.S. births
Girl:Nessa is currently #2024 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#5456
in 2022
- 395
from 2021
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