Long journey or city on the sea
The name is derived from the Ukrainian port city on the Black Sea, which was named by Catherine the Great. It is thought to be a feminine form of Odysseus, the hero of Homer's epic 'The Odyssey', referencing a long and eventful journey.
About 193 girls were named Odessa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Odessa — far less common.
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