Janessa - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Janessa \j(a)-nessa, jan(es)-sa\ is pronounced ja-NESS-ah. It is of American origin. Blend of Jan or Jane and Vanessa. See also Ja-.

Janessa has 3 variant forms: Janesse, Janissa and Jannessa.

For more information, see also related names Janice and Jenessa.

Baby names that sound like Janessa are Janeesa, Janessia, Janess, Jinessa and Jonessa.

Janessa is a common female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Janessa. Compare Janessa with related baby names.