Yanissa
Yanissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #27,379 in the US, popular nicknames include Yan, Yay, and Yanie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Yanissa is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Yanissa often also consider Brhea, Franchezca, Sindel .
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Historical Record
Yanissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 68 babies have been named Yanissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yanissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,379 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,379
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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About the Name Yanissa
Yanissa is a girl name .
Yanissa is currently ranked #27,379 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yanissa include Yan, Yay, Yanie, and Yaniie. 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)
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