Nessa vs Trisha

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nessa Rank #2,854
Trisha Rank #2,819

Trisha is more popular, ranked #2819 vs #2854 for Nessa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nessa ___

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

Trisha ___

  • Trisha Ann
  • Trisha Lynn
  • Trisha Marie
  • Trisha Lee
  • Trisha Kay
  • Trisha Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nessa

Fionnuala Saoirse Cillian Declan Aoife

If you choose Trisha

Tammy Donna Kevin Brian Melissa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nessa or Trisha more popular?

Trisha is more popular, ranked #2819 compared to Nessa at #2854 in the United States.

What do Nessa and Trisha mean?

Nessa means "headland, promontory, cape" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Trisha means "noble, patrician" (Latin origin).

Are Nessa and Trisha boy or girl names?

Nessa is primarily a girl name. Trisha is primarily a girl name.

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