Reesa, of Hebrew origin, means 'content' or 'happy'. It's an uncommon yet appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their daughter. The name has a soft 's' sound at the end, making it pleasant to hear and easy to pronounce. Reesa is also a unique variation of popular names like Rebecca or Rachel, offering a fresh twist on classic favorites.
The name Reesa has seen varied popularity over the years, with several peaks and troughs in its usage. The most popular periods for the name were between 1955 and 1968, with a notable spike of 21 births in 1963. However, after 1970, the name's popularity began to decline significantly, with fewer than 15 births per year from then until 2020, except for brief periods like 2002-2004 and 2008-2009 where it regained some traction. In total, over a span of nearly eight decades (1945-2022), the name Reesa has been given to 734 newborn girls.