Aneesa
Every Aneesa since 1967 — 1,582 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aneesa
Aneesa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,914 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 1,582 American babies have been named Aneesa. Its peak came in 2002, when 159 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aneesa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aneesa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,914 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,634 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,406 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,182 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,199 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,878 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,457 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,269 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,558 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,638 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,734 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,779 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,166 |
| 2012 | 41 | #3,788 |
| 2011 | 39 | #3,845 |
| 2010 | 41 | #3,749 |
| 2009 | 77 | #2,465 |
| 2008 | 52 | #3,226 |
| 2007 | 82 | #2,329 |
| 2006 | 82 | #2,309 |
| 2005 | 77 | #2,318 |
| 2004 | 80 | #2,204 |
| 2003 | 119 | #1,614 |
| 2002 | 159 | #1,248 |
| 2001 | 38 | #3,492 |
| 2000 | 36 | #3,596 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,108 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,846 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,375 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,471 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aneesa in 2025?
Aneesa ranked #8,914 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aneesa?
1,582 babies have been named Aneesa in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aneesa most popular?
Aneesa peaked in 2002, when 159 newborns received the name.
Is Aneesa a boy or girl name?
Aneesa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aneesa rising or falling?
Aneesa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.