Is Contessa a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Contessa is commonly used as a Girl name.

How do you pronounce Contessa?

kon-TES-ah · IPA: /kɒnˈtɛsə/

Contessa Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkon-TES-ah / kɒnˈtɛsə

Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Italian: Countess; Spanish: Countess

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Contessa is derived from the Italian word for 'countess', a title of nobility. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy and Spain, where noble titles have historical significance. The name reflects a sense of elegance and aristocracy. It has been used in literature and art to symbolize grace and sophistication.

Trend Summary

The name Contessa has seen limited use in the United States, maintaining a niche appeal.

Variants

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International Variants

Contessa (Italian)
Condesa (Spanish)

Famous people named Contessa

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Fictional characters named Contessa

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Sibling Suggestions

Isabella Sophia Gabriella Victoria Juliana Anastasia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Contessa was first seen in the United States in 1957. Contessa has ranked as high as #986 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, California, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Contessa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Contessa (2014)

Year:

State	Births	Share
IL	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1957	9
1958	8
1959	5
1961	7
1962	7
1963	11
1964	9
1965	9
1966	13
1967	10
1968	5
1969	13
1970	26
1971	33
1972	46
1973	96
1974	56
1975	66
1976	57
1977	45
1978	41
1979	39
1980	38
1981	44
1982	69
1983	130
1984	83
1985	72
1986	42
1987	42
1988	51
1989	61
1990	47
1991	36
1992	33
1993	19
1994	32
1995	31
1996	27
1997	20
1998	30
1999	25
2000	19
2001	20
2002	18
2003	24
2004	42
2005	30
2006	36
2007	38
2008	37
2009	26
2010	33
2011	21
2012	25
2013	26
2014	20
2015	17
2016	17
2017	7
2018	6
2019	5
2020	6
2021	11
2023	13