874births recorded
2Countries
2Variants
2002Peak · United States
#14942United States 2025
Janissa is a girl name family recorded 874 times in 2 countries since 1977. It ranks highest today in the United States (#14942 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2002, at 1.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Janissa
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janissa | English | 519 | 🇺🇸 United States | #14942 | 1994 | ▼ 50 % |
| Janissa | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2009 | – |
| Janisa | English | 350 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1993 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Janissa ↔ Janisa — spelling variant
Questions about Janissa
How popular is the name Janissa?
In 2025 it ranked #14942 in the United States. Official registers record 874 births across 2 countries.
What is Janissa in other languages?
Janisa (English).
When was Janissa most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2002, at 1.1 births per 100,000.
Is Janissa a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Janissa is a girl name.