Janessa

Meaning of Janessa

A modern invented name, likely a combination of "Jane" and "Vanessa".

Janessa has American roots — browse every American baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Janessa

After ranking as high as #524 in 2004, Janessa has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Janessa

• Janessa Leone
  Fashion accessories designer
• Janessa Brazil
  Model and actress
• Janessa Gansera
  German volleyball player
• Janessa Goldbeck
  German climate activist
• Janessa Jabar
  American actress

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Questions about the name Janessa

What does the name Janessa mean?

Janessa means a modern invented name, likely a combination of "jane" and "vanessa", and it comes from American origins.

Is Janessa a boy's or a girl's name?

Janessa is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Janessa?

Janessa did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Janessa most popular?

Janessa peaked at #524 in 2004.