Mesa

At a Glance: Name: Mesa – Meaning: a table; a flat-topped hill or plateau – Origin: Spanish (from Latin mensa, "table") – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: MAY-suh

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Mesa is a Spanish name, from the Latin mensa, meaning "table," and it also means a flat-topped hill or plateau. It's pronounced MAY-suh. If you're looking for a short, two-syllable name with a grounded, landscape-rooted meaning, this one fits.

Meaning & Origin of Mesa

Meaning: A table; a flat-topped hill or plateau.

Origin: Spanish (from Latin mensa, "table").

How to Pronounce Mesa

Phonetic: MAY-suh   IPA: /ˈmeɪsə/

Popularity of Mesa

Mesa has been in the U.S. Social Security data since 1972. It peaked at #3392 in 2013, when 47 babies were given the name, and in 2024 it ranked #5533 with 23 babies, so it's still in use but remains uncommon.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1972–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Mesa mean?

A table; a flat-topped hill or plateau.

How do you pronounce Mesa?

Mesa is pronounced MAY-suh (IPA: /ˈmeɪsə/).

Is Mesa a popular name right now?

Mesa peaked at #3392 in 2013 and is ranked #5533 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)

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