Jessa

Boy Name #29,035 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jessa is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Jessa often also consider Jennie, Jessie, Jean .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,035
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Jesse #187 Jessie #1266 Jessiah #1649 Jess #4646

Nicknames

Jes Jey Jesie

Also a Girl Name

Jessa is also used as a girl name, ranked #2040.

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Similar Names

Jennie Jessie Jean Jeanette Jeannette Jenny Jeanne Jettie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jessa

Is Jessa a boy or girl name?

Jessa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29035. As a girl name, it is ranked #2040. Jessa is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Jessa?

Jessa is currently ranked #29035 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Jessa?

Common nicknames for Jessa include Jes, Jey, and Jesie.

Is Jessa a common or rare name?

Jessa is an uncommon name, ranked #29035 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jessa

Jessa is a boy name .

Is Jessa a boy or girl name? Jessa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,035 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,040. Jessa is more commonly used as a girl name.

Jessa is currently ranked #29,035 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jessa include Jes, Jey, and Jesie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Jessa include Jesse, Jessie, Jessiah, Jess . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.