girl's name
Lessa
LESS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 148
Lessa is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1985, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1952.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lessa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 49 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Lessa?
In 2001, Lessa was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lessa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lessa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lessa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lessa
- English LESS-uh
Sibling Names for Lessa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lessa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lessa
How popular is the name Lessa?
In 2001, Lessa was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lessa a girl's or a boy's name?
Lessa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lessa?
Lessa has 2 syllables.
When was Lessa most popular?
Lessa peaked in 1985, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.