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Tessa is a feminine name used in English and Dutch. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Contracted form of Theresa." It ranked #311 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, contracted form of Theresa. The entry lists its usage as English, Dutch.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Tessa ranked #311 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #311 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tessa mean?
Behind the Name does not give Tessa a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: contracted form of Theresa.
Is Tessa a popular name?
Tessa ranked #311 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Tessa a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Tessa appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Tessa — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
