Danessa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Danessa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 701 babies have been named Danessa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Danessa is past its peak , currently ranked #35,422 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,422
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Irish Gaelic origin
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#35,332 in US
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About the Name Danessa
Danessa is a girl name .
Danessa is currently ranked #35,422 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Danessa include Dan, Dane, Daney, Daneie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Day, Daie, and Dankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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