Jenessa
Jenessa is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Blend of Jennifer (white wave) and Vanessa (butterfly) or Jane (God is gracious).
Origin and history
Jenessa is a modern American invented name, likely created as a blend of Jennifer and Vanessa or Jane. It emerged in the late 20th century along with similar phonetic creations. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but recognizable feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
3,221 babies in the United States have been named Jenessa since 1880. It ranks #3135 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1979.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.9 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- UT (9.4 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- IL (5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 147 |
| 1980-1990 | 614 |
| 1990-2000 | 858 |
| 2000-2010 | 893 |
| 2010-2019 | 581 |
| 2020-2029 | 122 |
Nicknames
Jen, Jenni, Nessa
Fun facts
- Jenessa gained popularity in the late 1970s and 1980s during a wave of inventive 'Jen-' prefixed names.