Banessa

Girl name

Banessa has been given to 390 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It peaked in 1998.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

390

Peak year

1998 (28 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1976

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Banessa — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Vanessagirl

262,606 babies since 1900

Janessagirl

14,722 babies since 1954

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Banessa.

Katilynngirl

390 babies since 1989

Kiasiagirl

390 babies since 1990

Yukagirl

391 babies since 1975

Ambikagirl

391 babies since 1977

Teylorgirl

391 babies since 1989

Cortlyngirl

391 babies since 1989

Dymongirl

391 babies since 1989

Nasreengirl

389 babies since 1970

Banessa vs Katilynn ⚖Banessa vs Kiasia ⚖Banessa vs Yuka ⚖Banessa vs Ambika ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Banessa?

Banessa has been given to 390 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Banessa peak?

Banessa peaked in 1998, when 28 babies were given the name.

Is Banessa a girl or boy name?

Banessa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Banessa are girls).

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