Janessa
Janessa is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious (derived from Jane combined with Vanessa).
Origin and history
Janessa is a modern American name created as a blend of Jane and Vanessa. It gained popularity in the late 20th century as a melodic alternative to traditional names. In the United States, it remains a steadily used option for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
14,722 babies in the United States have been named Janessa since 1880. It ranks #1292 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1180.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.2 %)
- TX (10 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 31 |
| 1960-1970 | 84 |
| 1970-1980 | 362 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,724 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,077 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,712 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,691 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,041 |
Famous people named Janessa
- Janessa Grant: Actress
Nicknames
Jan, Janie, Ness, Nessa
Fun facts
- Janessa is part of a 20th-century trend of creating new feminine names by blending established names like Jane and Vanessa.
- The name experienced its highest period of popularity in the United States during the late 1980s through the early 2000s.