US Popularity:2198
Origin:American
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:God is gracious
Putting a label on the unexpected can be difficult, but Janessa has it done for you with just a few syllables! Janessa, meaning "God is gracious," is a modern name that's most likely a combination of Jane and Vanessa. Putting two names together like this is a sweet way to honor two influential people in your life or an homage to names you simply adore. Janessa hasn't been around for very long yet, meaning it is rife with opportunity to help baby seek out the path best for her.
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Janessa Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Janessa is currently #2497 on The Bump
Girl:Janessa is currently #1100 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Janessa is currently #2198 in U.S. births
Girl:Janessa is currently #838 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#2198
in 2022
- 27
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • Behind the Name, Janessa, February 2019

  • Name Doctor, Janessa

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 164

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