girl's name
Turkessa
tur-KES-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 280
Turkessa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1987 it was given to 6 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 1975, when 119 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Turkessa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 256 |
| 1980s | 24 |
How Popular Is Turkessa?
In 1987, Turkessa was given to 6 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 Turkessa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Turkessa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Turkessa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Turkessa
- English tur-KES-uh
Sibling Names for Turkessa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Turkessa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Turkessa
How popular is the name Turkessa?
In 1987, Turkessa was given to 6 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 Turkessa a girl's or a boy's name?
Turkessa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Turkessa?
Turkessa has 3 syllables.
When was Turkessa most popular?
Turkessa peaked in 1975, when 119 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.