Anessa
Every Anessa since 1967 — 2,876 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anessa
Anessa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,178 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 2,876 American babies have been named Anessa. Its peak came in 2007, when 126 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 Anessa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anessa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4,178 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,968 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,879 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,681 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,808 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,180 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,394 |
| 2018 | 47 | #3,351 |
| 2017 | 52 | #3,097 |
| 2016 | 53 | #3,104 |
| 2015 | 55 | #3,061 |
| 2014 | 63 | #2,743 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,872 |
| 2012 | 54 | #3,101 |
| 2011 | 50 | #3,271 |
| 2010 | 78 | #2,405 |
| 2009 | 108 | #1,935 |
| 2008 | 95 | #2,122 |
| 2007 | 126 | #1,726 |
| 2006 | 124 | #1,693 |
| 2005 | 91 | #2,058 |
| 2004 | 107 | #1,781 |
| 2003 | 96 | #1,897 |
| 2002 | 119 | #1,564 |
| 2001 | 71 | #2,262 |
| 2000 | 60 | #2,509 |
| 1995 | 52 | #2,458 |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,527 |
| 1985 | 29 | #3,087 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,155 |
| 1975 | 26 | #2,813 |
| 1970 | 45 | #1,904 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anessa in 2025?
Anessa ranked #4,178 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anessa?
2,876 babies have been named Anessa in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anessa most popular?
Anessa peaked in 2007, when 126 newborns received the name.
Is Anessa a boy or girl name?
Anessa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anessa rising or falling?
Anessa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.