Baby name
Nessa
/NEH-suh/
Meaning
“Pure, holy, or near”
Derived from Greek 'hagnē' ('pure' or 'holy'), also linked to Irish 'nessa' ('near').
How it ages.
Nessa is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Use of Nessa is easing gradually in France, but the name remains familiar and usable.