Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Banessa
3 syllablesPeak year: 19987 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Banessa's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Banessa's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Banessa |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
Banessa through the decades
- Banessa peaked in 1998, when 28 babies were named Banessa in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2002–2012), use of Banessa has fallen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.