Manessa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Manessa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 146 babies have been named Manessa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Manessa is past its peak , currently ranked #22,372 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,372
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Manessa
Manessa is a girl name .
Manessa is currently ranked #22,372 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Manessa include Man, Mane, Maney, Maneie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, May, Maie, and Mankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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