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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A table; a flat-topped hill or plateau
- Origin
- Spanish (from Latin mensa, "table")
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- MAY-suh
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
MAY-suhIPA /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.
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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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