Declining since 2017.
Popularity of Manessa since 1974
Babies named Manessa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Manessa is a rare and modern name first recorded in the United States in 1974, with its highest usage occurring in 1978. Although it has never entered the Top 1000, its trajectory has been falling since 2017, indicating a steady decline in popularity. The name's origins are unclear, likely an invention or a respelling, and it has not been associated with any specific cultural or linguistic tradition. Without a strong etymological anchor, Manessa remains a distinctive but uncommon choice that peaked in the 1970s without experiencing a revival.
The name Manessa first appeared in U.S. records in 1974, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be an elaborated form of names like Mana or Nessa, or a respelling of Manassa, a name of uncertain origin. No clear etymological root has been identified.
“Manessa” around the world
Where Manessa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Manny, Nessa, Essa
Variants: Manassa, Menassa
Sibling names for Manessa
Names that share Manessa's style, for a brother or sister.
