Dessa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dessa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,012 babies have been named Dessa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dessa is past its peak , currently ranked #7,626 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,626
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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About the Name Dessa
Dessa is a girl name .
Dessa is currently ranked #7,626 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dessa include Des, Dey, Deie, and Deskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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