Blessing Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBLESS-ing / /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/English; African
Meaning
English: a gift or favor; African: divine favor or blessing
Historical & Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, 'Blessing' is often used as a given name reflecting gratitude or favor. In various African cultures, the name signifies a divine gift or blessing, embodying spiritual significance and cultural heritage.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Bless
- Blessin
International Variants
- Bendición (Spanish)
- Benediction (French)
Famous people named Blessing
Blessing Okagbare — Nigerian athlete.
Blessing Agbomhere — Nigerian politician.
Fictional characters named Blessing
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Blessing was first seen in the United States in 2000. Blessing has ranked as high as #1301 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, Georgia, Kentucky, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Blessing has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Blessing (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 5 | |
| NY | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 59 |