Combination of Tamara and Vanessa
Tanessa is a modern American blended name, likely created by combining the prefix of Tamara (meaning 'palm tree') with the suffix of Vanessa (a name invented by Jonathan Swift). It emerged in the mid-20th century as part of a trend for unique rhythmic variations of established names.
Less common today
Tanessa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,981 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
