City of water
Edessa is an ancient place name of Greek origin, historically referring to a city in Mesopotamia and a city in Macedonia. The name is derived from the Phrygian word for water, referring to the city's abundant springs and waterfalls. It carries a sense of ancient history and geographical significance.
Less common today
Edessa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,173 in 2025.
A character in the fantasy novel series Β· The Belgariad
Ancient capital city of the Pella region known for its waterfalls
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).