Yanessa
Yanessa is a girl baby name. Ranked #46,294 in the US, popular nicknames include Yan, Yay, and Yanie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Yanessa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 405 babies have been named Yanessa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yanessa is past its peak , currently ranked #46,294 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,294
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yanessa
Yanessa is a girl name .
Yanessa is currently ranked #46,294 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yanessa include Yan, Yay, Yanie, and Yaneie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yanessa include Yaneli, Yaneth, Yanely . 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