Holding steady.
Popularity of Tessah since 1990
Babies named Tessah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 109 |
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Tessah is a modern respelling of Tessa that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1990. The name reached its peak popularity in 2007, reflecting a broader trend toward unique spellings in the 2000s decade. Although Tessah has never ranked in the top 1000 names, its trajectory has remained stable, indicating consistent niche use. The name is almost exclusively given to girls and does not show a strong association with any particular state, as its use is distributed widely but thinly. Tessah offers an alternative to the more common Tessa, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Tessah is a modern respelling of Tessa, which originated as a diminutive of Theresa. Theresa itself is of uncertain origin, possibly from the Greek word θερίζω (therizo) meaning 'to harvest', or from the Greek island of Therasia. In English-speaking countries, Tessa gained popularity in the 20th century, and Tessah emerged as a stylistic variant in the 1990s, reflecting a trend toward unique spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tess, Tessie, Essie
Sibling names for Tessah
Names that share Tessah's style, for a brother or sister.
