The baby name Quintessa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kwɪnˈtɛsə/ — "kwin-TESS-uh".
Quintessa is English in Origin.
The baby name Quintessa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kwɪnˈtɛsə/ — "kwin-TESS-uh".
Quintessa is English in Origin.
Quintessa is a modern feminine given name built on Latin roots. It blends Quinta, the ancient Roman name from quintus “fifth,” with the Italianate -essa ending and echoes of quintessence (Medieval Latin quinta essentia, “fifth essence” or “purest form”). The resulting meaning ranges from “the fifth (daughter/child)” to the more poetic “one who embodies the quintessence.”
While Quinta and Quintina appear across Romance languages and in Roman inscriptions, Quintessa emerges mainly in English from the late 20th century, favored for its elaborate, lyrical sound. It remains uncommon but recognizable through contemporary pop culture and the wider revival of Latinate, virtue-tinged names. Related forms include Quinta, Quintina, and the classical Quintia; masculine counterparts are Quintus and Quinto. Nicknames span Quin/Quinn, Tess, and Tessa. Variant spellings are rare but may include Quentessa.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2020 | #908 | 10 | 8,768 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
Quintessa is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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