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Anesa

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Pronounced uh-NEH-sah /əˈnɛ.sə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic/Bosnian Anisa (Anesa), 'friendly; companionable; sociable; of good company.' A warm virtue name popular in the Balkans; noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm virtue name: Anesa means 'friendly; companionable' (said 'uh-NEH-sah'). Gentle and meaning-rich.
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Origin MediumArabic, Bosnian
MeaningFrom the Arabic/Bosnian Anisa (Anesa), 'friendly; companionable; sociable; of good company.' A warm virtue name popular in the Balkans; noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2020)#15296 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 462

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519672020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anesa is Arabic/Bosnian for 'friendly; companionable.' It reads warm and meaning-rich — familiar in the Balkans, rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-NEH-sah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, more familiar in the Balkans. Rare, warm, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Anesa is a form of Anisa — Arabic and Bosnian for 'friendly; companionable; of good company' — a warm virtue name loved in the Balkans, noted honestly (said 'uh-NEH-sah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Anesa — Arabic/Bosnian Anisa; 'friendly; companionable'

Variations

AnisaAneesaAnessa

Nicknames

AniNesa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anesa mean?

Anesa is a form of Anisa, Arabic and Bosnian for 'friendly; companionable; sociable.'

How do you pronounce Anesa?

It's said uh-NEH-sah /əˈnɛ.sə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anesa a boy or girl name?

Anesa is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Anesa?

Anesa is a rare name in the U.S., more familiar in the Balkans.

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