Contessa is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3855 in 1998 with 30 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 42 births ranking #3508. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 11.1%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 58,896 girls born was named Contessa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.