Dessa is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4044 in 2001 with 31 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 31 births ranking #4044. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 181.8%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 58,083 girls born was named Dessa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.