Janessa is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1575 in 2024 with 134 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 556 births ranking #545. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 56.4%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 12,039 girls born was named Janessa. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.