Total births
795
Girls' name · since 1967
Anesha
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 795 babies named Anesha, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 795
- total births
- 1967–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Anesha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 795 have been recorded since 1967.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Anesha has been recorded 795 times among girls since 1967, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2010.
- 795 total births
- 1967–2010 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
795 girls have been named Anesha since 1967, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2010.
- 795
- total births
- 1967–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Anesha was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
48 babies were named Anesha in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Anesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Anesha's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Anesha at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Anesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2010
- Peak year (1994)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Anesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Anesha's strongest decade.
319 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Anesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 118
1970s
118 births
- 1980s
1980s
231 births
- 1990s
1990s
319 births
- 2000s 117
2000s
117 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 319 births (40% of all-time use).
How Anesha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Anesha's total volume
Anesha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Anesha by state
Where Anesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.6% |
Michigan share of Anesha's total US births 1.3%
Even split
10 of 795 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anesha? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 795 babies named Anesha. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 48 births.
When was Anesha most popular? ▼
Anesha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 319 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Anesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anesha are Michigan (10 births), New Jersey (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Anesha been used? ▼
Records for Anesha go back to 1967, giving 44 years of history through 2010.
What names are similar to Anesha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anessa, Anette, Anel, Anela, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Anesha's data
- Anesha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (319 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Aneshas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Anesha
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anesha
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Anette Girl
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Anel Girl
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Anela Girl
#3026 1,793 births
Aneesa Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1967–2010 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Anesha: Baby Name Since 1967 - 795 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anesha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Anesha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.