#3032024 rank
2007peak year
54,936babies named Tessa since 1880
▼ 18%5-year trend
Tessa popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Tessa mean?
A diminutive of Theresa, from Greek, possibly therizein 'to harvest' or the island name Therasia. An independent favorite since the 18th century.
OriginGreek
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Tessa
Same era, same vibe — if you like Tessa, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Tessas
- Tessa Thompson, actress
Spellings & variants
TessTheresaTeresa
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