Resa is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'singer' or 'song'. It is a unisex name, though it tends to be more commonly used for females. Resa has a melodic and expressive sound, reflecting its musical derivation. This name appears in the Old Testament as Reesha, a woman mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles. While not widely popular, Resa offers a unique and distinctive option for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name.
The name Resa saw its peak popularity between the years 1953 to 1962, with a particularly high number of births occurring in 1955 (41 births) and 1962 (49 births). However, after this period, the frequency of the name declined significantly, with fewer than 30 births recorded per year from 1967 onwards. By the late 1980s to early 1990s, the number of births with the name Resa had dropped considerably, with less than 15 births per year on average. This downward trend continued into the 2000s and 2010s, with only a handful of babies named Resa born each year. In total, there were 1046 births with the name Resa from 1920 to 2013.