Jenessa
Girl nameJenessa has been given to 3,221 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It peaked in 1991. In 2025, about 1 in 133,939 girls was named Jenessa.
Meaning & origin
Most likely a Blend of Jennifer +‎ Vanessa.
Origin: coinages
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,221
Peak year
1991 (156 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1968
10-year trend
▼ -80%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Jenessa — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jenessa.
FAQ
How popular is the name Jenessa?
Jenessa has been given to 3,221 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Jenessa peak?
Jenessa peaked in 1991, when 156 babies were given the name.
Is Jenessa a girl or boy name?
Jenessa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Jenessa are girls).
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