Janissa
Girl nameJanissa has been given to 519 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It peaked in 1994. In 2025, about 1 in 321,453 girls was named Janissa.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
519
Peak year
1994 (27 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1977
10-year trend
▼ -55%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Janissa — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Janissa.
FAQ
How popular is the name Janissa?
Janissa has been given to 519 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Janissa peak?
Janissa peaked in 1994, when 27 babies were given the name.
Is Janissa a girl or boy name?
Janissa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Janissa are girls).
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