Odessa

Odessa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 133 girls in the United States.

Odessa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Odessa

Odessa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Odessa first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #278 in 1908, and in 2024 133 babies received the name — 18,372 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Odessa in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#278 in 1908
Peak year
1920
Babies named Odessa in 2024
133
Total since 1880
18,372

Odessa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#2073 in 2021
Babies named Odessa in 2024
6
Total since 1996
69

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Odessa mean?

The meaning of Odessa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Odessa a boy or girl name?

Odessa is a girl name. In 2024, 133 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Odessa?

Odessa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Odessa?

Odessa first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #278 in 1908, and 133 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].