girl's name
Denissa
deh-NEE-suh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 117
Denissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2005 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 1980, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1967.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Denissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 17 |
How Popular Is Denissa?
In 2005, Denissa 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.
Where Denissa Is Used
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.
How Denissa Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Dénissa | Dénissa is a rare spelling of Denissa, written with an acute accent and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Denissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Denissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Denissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Denissa
- English deh-NEE-suh
Sibling Names for Denissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Denissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Denissa
How popular is the name Denissa?
In 2005, Denissa 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 Denissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Denissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Denissa?
Denissa has 3 syllables.
When was Denissa most popular?
Denissa peaked in 1980, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.