Holding steady.
Popularity of Renessa since 1963
Babies named Renessa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 71 |
| 1980s | 53 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Renessa is a rare, modern feminine name that emerged as an elaboration of Renée, meaning 'reborn'. First recorded in the United States in 1963, it saw its peak popularity in 1979, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been relatively stable, reflecting low but consistent use over the decades. With no strong ties to any particular region or culture, Renessa appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name with a melodic -essa ending, similar to Vanessa or Marissa.
Renessa is a modern elaboration of Renée, the French feminine form of René, ultimately from Latin 'renatus' meaning 'reborn'. It emerged as a creative variation in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by popular suffixes like -essa. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 1960s, with a peak in 1979.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rene, Nessa, Ren
Variants: Renisa, Reneesa
Sibling names for Renessa
Names that share Renessa's style, for a brother or sister.
