Denissa
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Denissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 72 babies have been named Denissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Denissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,750 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,750
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Denissa
Denissa is a girl name .
Denissa is currently ranked #65,750 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Denissa include Den, Deni, Deniy, Deniie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Dey, Deie, and Denkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Denissa include Denise, Denisse, Denim, Deniz . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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