Adessa
A feminine name of Aramaic origin meaning "New".
Name Census estimates that about 450 living Americans carry the first name Adessa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Adessa today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adessa births was 2007 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adessa. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
450
~ 1 in 761,676 Americans
Peak year
2007
22 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,415
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Adessa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Adessa from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 169 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Adessa remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adessa by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Adessa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Adessas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Adessa
The name Adessa originates from the Greek language and culture, with its roots dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "adesso," which means "to satisfy" or "to content." This name carries a connotation of fulfillment and contentment, suggesting a sense of satisfaction and completeness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adessa can be found in the ancient Greek texts from the 5th century BCE, where it was mentioned as the name of a noble woman from the city of Athens. In these texts, Adessa was described as a woman of great wisdom and virtue, who was admired for her ability to bring peace and harmony to her community.
Throughout history, the name Adessa has been associated with several notable figures. In the 3rd century BCE, Adessa of Cyzicus was a renowned Greek philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of geometry and the theory of proportions. Her work influenced many scholars of her time and laid the foundation for further advancements in the field of mathematics.
During the Byzantine era, Adessa of Constantinople was a prominent figure in the 6th century CE. She was a highly respected scholar and theologian, known for her extensive knowledge of the Greek language and her influential writings on Christian doctrine. Her works were widely studied and discussed in religious circles, and she played a significant role in shaping the theological discourse of her time.
In the 12th century, Adessa of Verona was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was renowned for her support of artists and writers, and her patronage helped to foster a vibrant cultural scene in the city of Verona. Adessa's dedication to the arts and her generosity towards talented individuals contributed to the flourishing of Renaissance culture in northern Italy.
Another notable figure with the name Adessa was Adessa of Bohemia, a 14th-century Czech writer and poet. Her works, which included poetry and prose, were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and insightful observations on life and love. Adessa's writings were widely read and appreciated during her lifetime, and her influence on Czech literature endured for generations.
While the name Adessa has maintained a relatively low popularity throughout history, its roots in ancient Greek culture and its association with notable figures from various eras have contributed to its enduring presence and cultural significance.
People
Adessa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adessa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Adessa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adessa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 450 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adessa going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 761,676 US residents.
Is Adessa a common name?
We classify Adessa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 457 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adessa most popular?
The single biggest year for Adessa was 2007, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adessa is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Adessa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adessa in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.