Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Vanissa
3 syllablesPeak year: 19717 lettersStarts with V
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Vanissa'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.
Vanissa's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Vanissa |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 |
Vanissa through the decades
- Vanissa peaked in 1971, when 14 babies were named Vanissa in the US.
- The 1960s were Vanissa's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1986–2003), use of Vanissa has risen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.