Manessa
Manessa is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,372 in the US, popular nicknames include Man, May, and Manie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
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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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,372
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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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, May, Manie, and Maneie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis