Banessa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationbuh-NESS-uh / /bəˈnɛsə/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'bringer of good news'; English: variant of Vanessa
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Banessa is a modern variant of Vanessa, which was created by author Jonathan Swift in the early 18th century. Vanessa itself is derived from the name of Swift's friend, Esther Vanhomrigh. Banessa may be seen as a blend of Vanessa with the prefix 'Ba-', possibly influenced by other names. It is not widely used and remains relatively uncommon.
Trend Summary
Banessa is a rare name with limited popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Vanessa
International Variants
- Vanessa (Spanish)
- Vanessa (Italian)
- Vanessa (Portuguese)
Famous people named Banessa
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Fictional characters named Banessa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Banessa was first seen in the United States in 1976. Banessa has ranked as high as #1237 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Banessa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Banessa (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 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 |