Grace; favor
Anecia is a modern elaboration of the name Anne or Anna, which stems from the Hebrew name Hannah. It combines the traditional root meaning 'grace' with a rhythmic, contemporary suffix. While rare, it follows the pattern of other Latinate variations like Alicia or Felicia.
Less common today
Anecia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,838 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).