Noble; of noble birth
Adessa is a rare feminine name likely derived from the Germanic root 'adal', meaning noble. It may also be used as a modern elaboration of the name Odessa or a variation of the Greek name Adassa. Its usage is extremely uncommon in the United States, offering a unique alternative to more popular 'Ad-' names like Adeline or Addison.
Less common today
Adessa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,054 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
