girl's name
Shanessa
shuh-NES-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 160
Shanessa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 7 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 1989, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shanessa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 14 |
How Popular Is Shanessa?
In 2012, Shanessa was given to 7 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 Shanessa 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 Shanessa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanessa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanessa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanessa
- English shuh-NES-uh
Sibling Names for Shanessa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanessa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanessa
How popular is the name Shanessa?
In 2012, Shanessa was given to 7 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 Shanessa a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanessa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shanessa?
Shanessa has 3 syllables.
When was Shanessa most popular?
Shanessa peaked in 1989, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.