Danessa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdah-NESS-ah / /dəˈnɛsə/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: God is my judge; Hebrew: a combination of 'Dan' and 'Essa'
Historical & Cultural Background
Danessa is a modern name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a feminine variant of the name Dan, which has biblical roots. The name has been used in various forms since the late 20th century, reflecting contemporary naming trends.
Trend Summary
Danessa has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Danesa
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Danessa was first seen in the United States in 1967. Danessa has ranked as high as #1239 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Danessa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Danessa (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |