Tessa

Rank 332nd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Tessa was 332nd most popular baby name for girls and 684th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 962 babies were named Tessa in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,497 babies in the United States were named Tessa. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Tessa is around 22 to 23 years old.

The name "Tessa" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Tessa is Tess.

Tessa Meaning & Origin

Tessa is a name of Greek origin meaning 'harvester', often evoking images of strength, independence, and hard work.

The name Tessa is described as adventurous, intelligent and charming.

Pronunciation

The name Tessa has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Tessa

The name Tessa is a character in many literary works, including the "Infernal Devices" series by Cassandra Clare.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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