Yanessa
girl nameYanessa entered the US charts in 1981, peaked at #6207 in 2014, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1981–2025
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rank today
#6207
peak (2014)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #9342 |
| 1990s | #8872 |
| 2000s | #8900 |
| 2010s | #9943 |
| 2020s | #12751 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Yanessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yanessa alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yanessa in 2025?
- Yanessa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Yanessa most popular?
- Yanessa peaked in 2014, reaching #6207 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Yanessa with classmates?
- Yanessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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