Odessia

“Odessia is derived from Odessa (Оде́са), a port city located on the Black Sea in Ukraine”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#1180US 2023

1kBirths / yr

→Stable

605All-time births

📅 Since 190100

How to pronounce Odessia

OH·DES·ES·EE·uh

/ˈoʊ.ˈdɛs.ˈɛs.ˈiː.ə/ · stress on OH · 5 syllables

“Odessia is derived from Odessa (Оде́са), a port city located on the Black Sea in Ukraine”

American origin · Girl name

What does Odessia mean and where does it come from?

Odessia is derived from Odessa (Оде́са), a port city located on the Black Sea in Ukraine. The name portrays images of beauty, warmth, and sea breezes, and is often favored for its geographical ties. Although originally based on a locale name, it has morphed into a personal name and is suitable for t

Cultural significance

Odessia has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of russian.

Peak popularity

Reached #1675 in 1901 — currently #1180 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Odessia?

Odessia works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Odessia Grace

How popular is Odessia right now?

Holding steady — currently #1180 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1910–2023#1180 · Top 0.87%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1180	1,020	▲ up 5 · +2% births
2022	#1185	1,000	▲ up 5 · +3% births
2021	#1190	970	▲ up 8021 · +19300% births
1975	#9211	5	▼ down 4341 · -37% births
1960	#4870	8	▼ down 37 · +14% births
1955	#4833	7	▼ down 1331 · -30% births
1950	#3502	10	▼ down 19 · +25% births
1945	#3483	8	▼ down 1122 · -38% births
1940	#2361	13	▲ up 653 · +44% births
1935	#3014	9	▲ up 160
1930	#3174	9	▼ down 1005 · -50% births
1925	#2169	18	▼ down 370 · -22% births
1920	#1799	23	▲ up 1461 · +188% births
1915	#3260	8	▼ down 1505 · -11% births
1910	#1755	9	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Odessia

Best Year2023Rank #1180

Peak Count1,020

Average Rank#3132

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1910 - 202315 years

The story of Odessia

Odessia entered American naming records in 1901 and has been in use for over 123 years. With 605 total births recorded, Odessia remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #1755 in 1910 to #1180 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Odessia in 1901:

Mary Helen Anna Margaret Ruth

Odessia by decade

Odessia peaked in the 1900s. See all 1900s names →

Decade	Births
1900s	24
1910s	101
1920s ★	196
1930s	113
1940s	98
1950s	60
1960s	8
1970s	5

💎Odessia has only 605 total recorded births since 1901 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Odessia?

Common

OdeOdOdieOdyEssia

What names sound and feel like Odessia?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Odessia also consider these

Odessie

American · a song of

Dessia

American · of sweet fragrance

Tonesia

American · perhaps a variant

Odessa

Ukraine · the name of

Tomesia

American · Latin

Odesser

American · A variant of

Ronesia

American · English

Donesia

American · of the island

Common questions about the name Odessia

What does the name Odessia mean?

Odessia means "Russian" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Odessia?

Odessia is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Odessia?

Odessia originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Odessia?

Odessia is a 5-syllable name pronounced OW1 D EH1 S EH1 S IY1 AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Odessia?

Odessia pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.