Odessa
Meaning
"city of Odysseus"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,586
- Total SSA Count
- 133
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Dessie, Desi, Odie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"city of Odysseus"
Origin: Greek
"little violet, purple flower"
Origin: Latin
Violetta is more popular, ranked #1463 vs #1586 for Odessa.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Violetta is more popular, ranked #1463 compared to Odessa at #1586 in the United States.
Odessa means "city of Odysseus" (Greek origin). Violetta means "little violet, purple flower" (Latin origin).
Odessa is primarily a girl name. Violetta is primarily a girl name.