Anessa
- US rank
- #4,172
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,564 in 2002
34 babies were named Anessa in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1967–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Anessa you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 47,170 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Anessa, 34 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Anessa would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAnessa first shows up in US birth records in 1967, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 58 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2002, when it reached #1,564.
About the name Anessa
Anessa is a girl name of English and Greek origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ssa”. US birth records list Anessa for girls from 1967 to 2025, in 59 of those 59 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #1,564 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,172, with 34 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 | 59,524 girls |
| 1970s | 21 | 46,926 girls |
| 1980s | 12 | 80,710 girls |
| 1990s | 28 | 36,166 girls |
| 2000s | 54 | 18,577 girls |
| 2010s | 32 | 31,476 girls |
| 2020s | 20 | 48,900 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Anessa
What is the origin of the name Anessa?
Anessa has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Anessa a boy or girl name?
Anessa is a girl name.
How popular is the name Anessa?
Anessa ranked #4,172 for US girls in 2025, given to 34 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#1,564).