Vanissa
Vanissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #64,733 in the US, popular nicknames include Van, Vay, and Vanie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Vanissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 239 babies have been named Vanissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vanissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,733 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,733
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Vanissa
Vanissa is a girl name .
Vanissa is currently ranked #64,733 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Vanissa include Van, Vay, Vanie, and Vaniie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Vanissa include Vania . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis