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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Chessa — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Chess|Chester
CelticGirl→ Stable

Chessa

CHESS-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15797 in 2022

Peak: #15615 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15797 in 2022

Peak: #15615 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #15797 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
10
Higher than 10% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticScottishGirl2-syllableVintageRareSoft-soundingClassic feel
Character
creative expressionspirited independenceloyal devotionquiet strength
STRONG
High confidence

Chessa is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Chessa at a Glance
Meaning:Diminutive form possibly derived from Celtic roots meaning 'chaste' or 'pure', with Scottish origins.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Celtic
Peak rank:#15615 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
TessaMessaHessaEssa◈Chelsea
Similar Style
IslaFionaMoragAilsaCatriona
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Chessa
IslaSkye◈FloraRionaDarcy◈MaeveKeiraBrynn◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Chessa · Overview
Summary

Chessa is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Vintage character
Chessa carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
chessa.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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