girl's name
Ressa
RES-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 41
Ressa is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1986 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 1959, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1901.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ressa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 11 |
How Popular Is Ressa?
In 1986, Ressa 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 Ressa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ressa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ressa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ressa
- English RES-uh
Sibling Names for Ressa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ressa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ressa
How popular is the name Ressa?
In 1986, Ressa 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 Ressa a girl's or a boy's name?
Ressa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ressa?
Ressa has 2 syllables.
When was Ressa most popular?
Ressa peaked in 1959, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.