The nameNessa
Nessa is a short girl's name, mostly given in France in the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Irish and English
Meaning
It can be a short form of Vanessa or Agnes. In Ireland, Neasa is the name of a legendary queen.
Origin
Irish and English.
History
First given in France in the early 2000s, Nessa peaked at the end of that decade, stayed in use in the 2010s, then declined. It is mostly given in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Nessa
Nessa in France
Nessa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 725 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Nessa. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Nessa in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 37 births a year on average, against 61 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Nessa in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nessa mean?
It can be a short form of Vanessa or Agnes. In Ireland, Neasa is the name of a legendary queen.
What is the origin of the name Nessa?
Irish and English.
Is Nessa a girl's or a boy's name?
Nessa is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Nessa?
Variants and related names of Nessa include Vanessa.