Essien

Q: How popular is the name Essien?

Essien is ranked #11755 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #11,755 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Essien is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Essien often also consider Sharron, Banjo, Arshia .

Popularity Over Time

#11,755

Current Rank

Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,755
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Essiah #4368

Nicknames

Ess Esy Essie Essiie

Middle Name Ideas

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Brisen Boy Old French via Celtic Banjo Boy African/American English Shakeem Boy Arabic Kara Boy Turkish Arshia Boy Persian Zemichael Boy Amharic/Tigrinya Sharron Boy Hebrew Saveliy Boy Greek via Russian

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Frequently Asked Questions About Essien

Is Essien a boy or girl name?

Essien is primarily used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Essien?

Essien is currently ranked #11755 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Essien?

Common nicknames for Essien include Ess, Esy, Essie, and Essiie.

Is Essien a common or rare name?

Essien is an uncommon name, ranked #11755 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Essien

Essien is a boy name .

Essien is currently ranked #11,755 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Essien include Ess, Esy, Essie, and Essiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Essien include Essiah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.