Lanessa

Girl name

Lanessa has been given to 531 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It peaked in 2008.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

531

Peak year

2008 (21 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1969

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Vanessagirl

262,606 babies since 1900

Janessagirl

14,722 babies since 1954

Names with a similar vibe

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Zailynunisex

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Daylenegirl

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Juditgirl

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Merarygirl

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Lameesgirl

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Brylynngirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Lanessa?

Lanessa has been given to 531 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lanessa peak?

Lanessa peaked in 2008, when 21 babies were given the name.

Is Lanessa a girl or boy name?

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

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