Manessa
girl nameManessa entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #4931 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#4931
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6381 |
| 1980s | #10552 |
| 1990s | #12070 |
| 2010s | #11740 |
| 2020s | #13321 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Manessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Manessa is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Manessa in 2025?
- Manessa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Manessa most popular?
- Manessa peaked in 1978, reaching #4931 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Manessa with classmates?
- Manessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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