Anessa
Anessa is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Pure or grace.
Origin and history
Anessa is a modern American name, widely considered a creative elaboration or blend of Anne, Agnes, or Vanessa. It offers a soft, melodic alternative to more traditional classic names. While never a top-tier mainstream hit, it maintains steady niche usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,876 babies in the United States have been named Anessa since 1880. It ranks #3305 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1902.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51.5 %)
- TX (23.6 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
- AZ (5.1 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 84 |
| 1970-1980 | 331 |
| 1980-1990 | 214 |
| 1990-2000 | 494 |
| 2000-2010 | 997 |
| 2010-2019 | 557 |
| 2020-2029 | 199 |
Nicknames
Nessa, Ness, Annie
Fun facts
- Anessa developed in the late 20th century alongside other popular '-essa' sound combinations.
- Over 2,800 American girls have been named Anessa since 1880, maintaining consistent low-level usage over recent decades.