How Many People Are Named Kessa?
Complete statistics for the name Kessa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kessa is a very rare female name, with only 436 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 757,608 Americans. The majority of those named Kessa are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 443 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kessa Through the Generations
Kessa peaked in popularity in 2009 with 19 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Kessa is 26, with 290 under 30, 153 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This distribution highlights how Kessa is predominantly a name of the younger generation, reflecting its status as a relatively new addition to the American lexicon.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kessa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kessa
How Many People Have the Name Kessa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 436 people in the United States currently share the name Kessa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 757,608 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kessa a Common or Rare Name?
Kessa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kessa Mean?
Kessa means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kessa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kessa Most Popular?
The name Kessa reached peak popularity in 2009, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kessa?
Approximately 436 people named Kessa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 443. That works out to roughly 1 in 757,608 Americans.
Is Kessa a rare name?
Kessa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 757,608 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kessa mean?
Kessa means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kessa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kessa are male and 100% are female.
When was Kessa most popular?
Kessa peaked in 2009 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.