Aletheia vs Nessa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nessa

Girl #2,854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"headland, promontory, cape"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,854
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ness

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aletheia Rank #2,986
Nessa Rank #2,854

Nessa is more popular, ranked #2854 vs #2986 for Aletheia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aletheia ___

  • Aletheia Rose
  • Aletheia Grace
  • Aletheia Wren
  • Aletheia Jane
  • Aletheia Clare
  • Aletheia Eve

Nessa ___

  • Nessa Rose
  • Nessa Mae
  • Nessa Grace
  • Nessa Claire
  • Nessa Faye
  • Nessa Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aletheia

Phaedra Calliope Thalia Cassander Evander

If you choose Nessa

Fionnuala Saoirse Cillian Declan Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aletheia or Nessa more popular?

Nessa is more popular, ranked #2854 compared to Aletheia at #2986 in the United States.

What do Aletheia and Nessa mean?

Aletheia means "truth, unconcealedness" (Greek origin). Nessa means "headland, promontory, cape" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Aletheia and Nessa boy or girl names?

Aletheia is primarily a girl name. Nessa is primarily a girl name.

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