Jennessa
Jennessa is a girl baby name. Ranked #46,761 in the US, popular nicknames include Jen, Jey, and Jenie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jennessa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 618 babies have been named Jennessa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jennessa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #46,761 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,761
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jennessa
Jennessa is a girl name .
Jennessa is currently ranked #46,761 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jennessa include Jen, Jey, Jenie, and Jennie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jennessa include Jennifer, Jenna, Jenny, Jennie, Jennah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis