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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Odesa — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Oden|Odessa
EnglishGirl→ Stable

Odesa

oh-DAY-suh · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16973 in 2023

Peak: #16973 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16973 in 2023

Peak: #16973 in 2023

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)19202023

Rank #16973 · Falling since 1920

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

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% 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

Odesa scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
75
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
GeographicPlace NameUkrainianGreek RootGirl3-syllableModernUncommonInternational
Character
graceful strengthartistic soulindependent spiritwarm kindness
STRONG
High confidence

Odesa is an English girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Odesa at a Glance
Meaning:Named after the port city of Odesa (formerly Odessa) in Ukraine. The city's name derives from the ancient Greek colony Odesos, possibly connected to the Dniester River or meaning 'road' in Greek.
Language root:Ukrainian · Greek · Odesos
Peak rank:#16973 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Odesa · Overview
Summary

Odesa is an English girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Odesa scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern · Meaningful character
Odesa carries a warm, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
odesa.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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