The baby name Jannissa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced juh-NISS-uh (IPA: /dʒəˈnɪsə/).
Jannissa is English in Origin.
The baby name Jannissa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced juh-NISS-uh (IPA: /dʒəˈnɪsə/).
Jannissa is English in Origin.
Jannissa is a contemporary feminine given name formed around the Jan- stem (as in Jane/Janice, from Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious") coupled with the expressive -issa ending common in Romance-influenced English names like Clarissa and Marissa. It sits alongside modern blends such as Janessa and Janissa, and some parents may also hear an echo of Anissa (from Arabic Anisa, "friendly"), though the core meaning usually follows the John/Jane line: "God is gracious."
Use of Jannissa appears in the late 20th to early 21st century, remaining rare and chiefly found in English-speaking contexts and multicultural communities fond of Jan- names. Flexible spellings and close variants include Janissa, Janisa, Janessa, and Jenissa. Nicknames include Jani, Jana, and Nissa. Traditional relatives are Jane, Jana, Janina, and Janice, all reinforcing the meaning of divine graciousness while Jannissa adds a lyrical, contemporary twist.
Jannissa is about as rare as a name gets. We hold just 3 recorded uses of it, from 3 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
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