Yanessa
Girl nameYanessa has been given to 405 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It peaked in 2007.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
405
Peak year
2007 (20 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1981
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Yanessa — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Yanessa.
FAQ
How popular is the name Yanessa?
Yanessa has been given to 405 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Yanessa peak?
Yanessa peaked in 2007, when 20 babies were given the name.
Is Yanessa a girl or boy name?
Yanessa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Yanessa are girls).
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