Janessa is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1355 in 2023 with 166 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 556 births ranking #545. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 45.9%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 9,654 girls born was named Janessa. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.