Mesa
Meaningtableland · Spanish
- US rank
- #4,352
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,367 in 2013
32 babies were named Mesa in the US in 2025. It has climbed 405 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Mesa you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 50,251 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Mesa, 32 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mesa would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMesa first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #3,367.
- TrendMesa has climbed 405 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,352. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMesa is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #704. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Mesa means “tableland”.
About the name Mesa
Mesa is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning “tableland”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-esa”. US birth records list Mesa for girls from 1972 to 2025, in 43 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #3,367 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,352, with 32 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.2 | 457,143 girls |
| 1980s | 1.4 | 729,927 girls |
| 1990s | 7.0 | 143,678 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 92,593 girls |
| 2010s | 17 | 57,904 girls |
| 2020s | 17 | 58,252 girls |
More Spanish girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
- Unisex name: Jade · jade gemstone
- Girl name: Gabriella · God is my strength
- Girl name: Catalina · possibly pure
Questions about the name Mesa
What does the name Mesa mean?
Mesa means “tableland” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Mesa?
Mesa has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Sofia, Camila, Maya.
Is Mesa a boy or girl name?
Mesa is a girl name.
How popular is the name Mesa?
Mesa ranked #4,352 for US girls in 2025, given to 32 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#3,367).