4,043births recorded
5Countries
2Variants
1993Peak · British Columbia
#8362United States 2025
Jenessa is a girl name family recorded 4,043 times in 5 countries since 1968. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8362 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1993, at 38.5 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 Jenessa
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenessa | English | 3,221 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8362 | 1991 | ▼ 77 % |
| Jenessa | English | 66 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1991 | – |
| Jenessa | English | 66 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1993 | – |
| Jenessa | English | 59 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2003 | – |
| Jenessa | English | 13 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1996 | – |
| Jennessa | English | 618 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 2006 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Jenessa ↔ Jennessa — spelling variant
Questions about Jenessa
How popular is the name Jenessa?
In 2025 it ranked #8362 in the United States. Official registers record 4,043 births across 5 countries.
What is Jenessa in other languages?
Jennessa (English).
When was Jenessa most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1993, at 38.5 births per 100,000.
Is Jenessa a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Jenessa is a girl name.