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Princesa

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Pronounced preen-SEH-sah /prinˈsɛ.sɑː/Medium

Meaning: Princesa is the Spanish word for 'princess,' used as a term of endearment and, here, as a given name. A word name, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal word name: Princesa is Spanish for 'princess' (said 'preen-SEH-sah'). Sweet and endearing.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningPrincesa is the Spanish word for 'princess,' used as a term of endearment and, here, as a given name. A word name, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#14517 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 363

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419932025

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

Princesa is Spanish for 'princess,' cherished as a term of endearment and used here as a word name. It reads as a warm, regal choice, rare in the U.S. and Spanish at heart (said 'preen-SEH-sah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Spanish-speaking families. Rare, regal, and endearing.

Did you know? Princesa is the Spanish word for 'princess,' long used as a loving endearment and, here, as a given name — sweet and regal, which we note (said 'preen-SEH-sah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Princesa — Spanish 'princess'; word/endearment name

Variations

PrincessaPrincesitaPrinsesa

Nicknames

PrinCesa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Princesa mean?

Princesa is the Spanish word for 'princess,' used as an endearment and here as a given name.

How do you pronounce Princesa?

It's said preen-SEH-sah /prinˈsɛ.sɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Princesa a boy or girl name?

Princesa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Princesa?

Princesa is a rare name in the U.S.

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