Declining since 2004, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Anesa since 1967
Babies named Anesa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 217 |
| 2010s | 93 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Anesa is a rare American name that entered U.S. records in 1967 and reached its peak popularity in 2005, though it has never been widespread. As of 2025, it ranked 14,942, with only about 1 in 321,453 newborn girls given the name. Its trajectory has been falling since 2004, indicating a decline from its modest peak. The name's origins are uncertain; it is likely a modern respelling of Anisa or a feminine form of Anes, reflecting a trend toward unique, melodious names ending in 'a.' Despite its obscurity, Anesa has a soft, approachable sound and has been used consistently enough to maintain a place in the Social Security data.
Anesa is a modern coinage, likely a respelling or variant of the Arabic name Anisa (meaning 'friendly' or 'companion') or a feminine elaboration of the name Anes, itself a diminutive of names like John or Andrew. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1967 and saw a mild peak in the 2000s. Its spelling suggests a fashionable 'a' ending typical of American name inventions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani, Nesa
Sibling names for Anesa
Names that share Anesa's style, for a brother or sister.
