Janessa

Janessa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 134 girls in the United States.

Janessa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Janessa

Janessa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Janessa first appears in Social Security records in 1954. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #524 in 2004, and in 2024 134 babies received the name — 14,601 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Janessa in US records

First recorded (US)
1954
Best US rank
#524 in 2004
Peak year
2009
Babies named Janessa in 2024
134
Total since 1880
14,601

Janessa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2325 in 2022
Babies named Janessa in 2025
7
Total since 1996
72

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Janessa mean?

The meaning of Janessa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Janessa a boy or girl name?

Janessa is a girl name. In 2024, 134 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Janessa?

Janessa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Janessa?

Janessa first appears in US records in 1954. Its best-ever ranking was #524 in 2004, and 134 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].