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Tessa

female

Meaning

"To Reap; Harvest"

Typically a diminutive of Theresa, it became independent in English and European contexts, retaining a concise and familiar profile.

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Popularity History of Tessa

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#303Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#303

Tessa was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+20

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Tessa Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Tessa.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Tessa

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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