girl's name
Jennessa
jeh-NES-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 654
Jennessa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2018 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 2006, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jennessa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 145 |
| 2000s | 241 |
| 2010s | 138 |
How Popular Is Jennessa?
In 2018, Jennessa 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 Jennessa 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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jennessa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jennessa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jennessa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jennessa
- English jeh-NES-uh
Sibling Names for Jennessa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jennessa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jennessa
How popular is the name Jennessa?
In 2018, Jennessa 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 Jennessa a girl's or a boy's name?
Jennessa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jennessa?
Jennessa has 3 syllables.
When was Jennessa most popular?
Jennessa peaked in 2006, when 35 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.