Janissa
Janissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,107 in the US, popular nicknames include Jan, Jay, and Janie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Janissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 514 babies have been named Janissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janissa is past its peak , currently ranked #22,107 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,107
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Janissa
Janissa is a girl name .
Janissa is currently ranked #22,107 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janissa include Jan, Jay, Janie, and Janiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Janissa include Janiyah, Janie, Janiya, Janice, Janiah . 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