Yanessa: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: y-ahn-ehss-ah
Origin: Spain
gender-female

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Meaning: Of more traditional origin.

Yanessa is a less common given name, and its origins are not as well-documented as those of more traditional names. Yanessa is primarily recognized as a distinct name without established associations to variations like Ynes or Ynesse, which have roots in various European cultures. The name's use has not significantly changed over time, as it remains relatively rare and not widely recognized. Despite its rarity, Yanessa could be an interesting choice for parents looking for a unique name with a distinct cultural flavor.

Yanessa Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Yanessa is currently #18017 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Yanessa is currently #10230 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Yanessa is currently #8624 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Yanessa is currently #4860 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Yanessa is currently #9444 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Yanessa is currently #5337 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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