Unisex nameCurrently #3,169 in the USSteady
Essa
//ˈɛsə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20224 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Essa's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Essa's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Essa |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 71 |
| 2023 | 63 |
| 2024 | 45 |
Essa through the decades
- Essa peaked in 2022, when 71 babies were named Essa in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Essa has risen 183% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Essa currently ranks #3,169 in the US and is holding steady.