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Jannessa

Girl Name #57,804 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jannessa is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Jannessa often also consider Adree, Jenneffer, Ashla .

Popularity Over Time

#57,804
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#57,804
Total SSA Count
5

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Nicknames

Jan Jay Janie Jannie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jannessa

Is Jannessa a boy or girl name?
Jannessa is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Jannessa?
Jannessa is currently ranked #57804 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jannessa?
Common nicknames for Jannessa include Jan, Jay, Janie, and Jannie.
Is Jannessa a common or rare name?
Jannessa is an uncommon name, ranked #57804 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jannessa

Jannessa is a girl name .

Jannessa is currently ranked #57,804 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jannessa include Jan, Jay, Janie, and Jannie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Jannessa include Jannah, Janna, Jannat, Janney . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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