Dessa Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDEH-sah / /ˈdɛsə/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: 'desired'; English: diminutive of names like Desdemona
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dessa has roots in Greek, where it is associated with the meaning 'desired.' It is also used as a diminutive form of names such as Desdemona in English-speaking cultures. The name has gained some popularity in modern times, often reflecting a trend towards shorter, more unique names for girls.
Trend Summary
Dessa has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Desa
- Desdemona
International Variants
- Désirée (French)
- Desdemona (Italian)
Famous people named Dessa
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Fictional characters named Dessa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dessa was first seen in the United States in 1880. Dessa has ranked as high as #1268 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in Alabama, California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Dessa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dessa (1963)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 12 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1888 | 13 |
| 1889 | 17 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 9 |
| 1893 | 7 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1897 | 14 |
| 1898 | 12 |
| 1899 | 17 |
| 1900 | 16 |
| 1901 | 11 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 12 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 17 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 22 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1921 | 21 |
| 1922 | 22 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 23 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 18 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 15 |