Anessa

Anessa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 37 girls in the United States.

Anessa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Anessa

Anessa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Anessa first appears in Social Security records in 1967. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1564 in 2002, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 2,842 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anessa in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Best US rank
#1564 in 2002
Peak year
2007
Babies named Anessa in 2024
37
Total since 1880
2,842

Anessa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#4524 in 2008
Babies named Anessa in 2023
3
Total since 1996
10

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anessa mean?

The meaning of Anessa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Anessa a boy or girl name?

Anessa is a girl name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Anessa?

Anessa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Anessa?

Anessa first appears in US records in 1967. Its best-ever ranking was #1564 in 2002, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].