Janessa
Janessa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Janessa
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
20th-century blend of Janice + Vanessa.
How popular is Janessa?
Since 1880, 14,722 girls in the U.S. have been named Janessa. Its highest rank for girls was #524 in 2004. In 2025, 117 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Janessa
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Janessa
Names that peaked around the same time as Janessa and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Janessa FAQ
What does the name Janessa mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. 20th-century blend of Janice + Vanessa.
How popular is the name Janessa?
Since 1880, 14,722 girls in the U.S. have been named Janessa. Its highest rank for girls was #524 in 2004. In 2025, 117 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Janessa a boy or girl name?
Janessa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 14,722 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.