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Adessa

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Pronounced ah-DES-ah /ɑˈdɛs.ɑ/High

Meaning: A form of Odessa — from the Greek place Odessos / the Odyssey, evoking 'a long journey; a wanderer'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A long journey; a form of Odessa: Adessa. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA form of Odessa — from the Greek place Odessos / the Odyssey, evoking 'a long journey; a wanderer'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8415 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 457

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adessa is a form of Odessa — from the Greek place Odessos / the Odyssey, evoking 'a long journey; a wanderer' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-DES-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Odessa. Rare, a-long-journey at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Odessa is linked to the Greek place Odessos and the Odyssey, evoking 'a long journey' — Adessa is a form of it, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-DES-ah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Odessa — routes layered

Variations

OdessaAdesaAdessah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adessa mean?

Adessa is a form of Odessa — Greek, evoking 'a long journey; a wanderer' (a place-name); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Adessa?

It's said ah-DES-ah /ɑˈdɛs.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adessa a boy or girl name?

Adessa is a girl's name.

How popular is Adessa?

Adessa is a very rare name in the U.S.

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