Innessa
A girl's name of Greek origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Innessa is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 6 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Innessa is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Innessa is a girl's baby name of Russian and Greek origin, a variant of Inessa, the Russian form of Agnes, from the Greek Hagne, meaning 'pure' or 'holy.'
Inessa is a common given name in Russia and Eastern Europe, where it has been used since at least the 19th century. Innessa doubles the -n-, an extremely rare spelling variant in U.S. records that gives the name a slightly more emphatic look while preserving its Eastern European elegance.
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Innessa is cataloged under the Greek naming tradition. Greek-origin names have traveled through mythology, early Christianity, and scholarly tradition to become fixtures in naming cultures worldwide.
In the U.S., Innessa has been recorded as a girl's name since 2010, with 6 total births. Browse the Greek names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Innessa has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2010.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | — |
The Story of Innessa
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Innessa is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Innessa are most likely born between 2010 and 2010.
How rare is Innessa?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Innessa is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2010, peaked in the 2010s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2010–2010)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | #15701 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2010–2010