Jannessa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jannessa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 237 babies have been named Jannessa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jannessa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #57,804 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #57,804
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Jann, Janny, Jannie, Janne, Janney, Janneie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Jay, and Jaie. 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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