Venessa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Venessa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,740 babies have been named Venessa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Venessa is past its peak , currently ranked #37,500 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,500
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Venessa
Venessa is a girl name .
Venessa is currently ranked #37,500 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Venessa include Ven, Vene, Veney, Veneie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Vey, Veie, and Venkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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