girl's name
Tanessa
tuh-NESS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 382
Tanessa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2015 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 1987, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tanessa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 138 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 7 |
How Popular Is Tanessa?
In 2015, Tanessa 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.
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 Tanessa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tanessa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tanessa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tanessa
- English tuh-NESS-uh
Sibling Names for Tanessa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tanessa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tanessa
How popular is the name Tanessa?
In 2015, Tanessa 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 Tanessa a girl's or a boy's name?
Tanessa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tanessa?
Tanessa has 3 syllables.
When was Tanessa most popular?
Tanessa peaked in 1987, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.