Lanessa is a feminine name with English origins. It is pronounced as luh-NESS-uh (/ləˈnɛsə/). Lanessa has been given to baby girls in the United States since at least 1969, but its popularity has varied over the years. In recent times, it has been ranked around the 5000-10000 range in terms of occurrences. Lanessa is a unique and modern name that would be a beautiful choice for any baby girl.