Declining since 1996.
Popularity of Chessa since 1976
Babies named Chessa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1995, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Chessa's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 120 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 101 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Chessa is an uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976, with its peak usage in 1978. Since 1996, its popularity has been falling, and it has never reached the top 1000. The name is likely a modern coinage, possibly related to Chessie or the game of chess, but its exact origins remain unclear. Its rarity contributes to its appeal for parents seeking a distinctive choice.
Chessa is a rare name of uncertain origin. It may be a modern feminine variant of the surname Chess, or a respelling of Chessie, which itself is a diminutive of names like Francesca or a nickname for Chester. Its usage in the United States dates back to 1976, but it has never been widespread.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chess, Chessy
Variants: Chessie, Chesea
Sibling names for Chessa
Names that share Chessa's style, for a brother or sister.
