girl's name
Denessa
duh-NES-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 151
Denessa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1988, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1966.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Denessa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 56 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Denessa?
In 2011, Denessa was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Denessa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Denessa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Denessa
- English duh-NES-uh
Sibling Names for Denessa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Denessa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Denessa
How popular is the name Denessa?
In 2011, Denessa was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Denessa a girl's or a boy's name?
Denessa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Denessa?
Denessa has 3 syllables.
When was Denessa most popular?
Denessa peaked in 1988, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.