Rising since 1987, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Adessa since 1980
Babies named Adessa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Adessa's real moment was 2019.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 145 |
| 2010s | 169 |
| 2020s | 79 |
Meaning & origin
Adessa is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980, and has been steadily rising in popularity since 1987. As of 2025, it ranks 6,116 with a 1-in-84,593 birth rate, showing consistent growth. Its peak year was 2019, and it is most frequently used in California. The name is typically given to girls and is thought to be a creative elaboration of names like Ada or Adeline, common among modern English coinages. Its appeal lies in its melodic sound and the fashionable -essa suffix, making it a distinctive choice for contemporary parents.
Adessa appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by blending elements of names like Ada or Adeline with a fashionable -essa suffix. It first entered U.S. birth records in 1980 and has seen increasing popularity since 1987, particularly in California. The name does not have a long historical etymology but reflects contemporary naming trends favoring melodic, feminine-sounding inventions.
Where Adessa is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addy, Essa
Sibling names for Adessa
Names that share Adessa's style, for a brother or sister.
