Girl · #15,352 in 2026

Lessa

Name: Popularity of the name Lessa in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lessa, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,352

Peak Rank

#6,456 (1985)

Total Babies

148

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1952

First Year

2001

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#6456

Peak Rank

148

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lessa

Lessa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1952, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 10 Lessas were born — ranking #6,456 that year. As of 2026, Lessa ranks #15,352 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 148 Lessas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Lessa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lessa is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lessa

What does the name Lessa mean?

Lessa is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1952. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lessa in 2026?

In 2026, Lessa ranks #15,352 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lessa most popular?

Lessa reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #6,456 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Lessa a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lessa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Lessa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lessa include Rhesa, Elbia, Ernesto. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lessa

Lessa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1952 and has accumulated 148 births in the dataset. Lessa's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #6,456. Use the chart and map above to compare Lessa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.