Holding steady.
Popularity of Anesha since 1967
Babies named Anesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 118 |
| 1980s | 231 |
| 1990s | 319 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Anesha is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1967. It reached its peak popularity in 1994, during the 1990s, a decade when similar -esha names were fashionable. Though it has never been a top-tier name, it has maintained a stable presence over the decades. As a modern coinage, its etymology is unclear; it may borrow from the Arabic name Aisha or be an invented sound combination.
Anesha likely emerged as a modern American coinage in the late 1960s, possibly inspired by the popularity of names like Aisha or Anisha. It follows a pattern of creating feminine names with the -esha suffix, which became fashionable in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Annie, Nesha
Sibling names for Anesha
Names that share Anesha's style, for a brother or sister.
