Tessa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #708 in 2024 with 53 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 78 births ranking #410. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 32.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 4,868 girls born was named Tessa. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.