The baby name Chelsa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced CHEL-see (/ˈtʃɛlsi/).
Chelsa is English in Origin.
The baby name Chelsa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced CHEL-see (/ˈtʃɛlsi/).
Chelsa is English in Origin.
Chelsa is a modern respelling of Chelsea, an English given name and surname taken from the London place-name. The toponym derives from Old English cealc 'chalk' + hyth(e) 'landing place, wharf,' yielding the meaning 'chalk wharf' or 'chalk landing.' As a first name it rose in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, peaking in late-century fashion; American usage surged in the 1990s with heightened visibility of Chelsea Clinton. Chelsa appears in records as a streamlined variant, uncommon but recognizable.
Related forms include Chelsea (standard), Chelsey, Chelsie, Chelsi, and Chelsy; diminutives such as Chels or Chel are used informally. While occasionally unisex, the name is predominantly feminine today. The meaning remains tied to riverside commerce and London heritage, which lends a modern place-name vibe. Parents choosing Chelsa often favor its crisper look while keeping the familiar sound and associations.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| Canada | Girls | 1993 | #304 | 9 | 2,282 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #557 | 4 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #628 | 5 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| United States | Girls | 2007 | #950 | 7 | 10,181 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Chelsa is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:
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