Pure, chaste, or friendly and companionable
Anesa is a name with dual roots. In its Arabic context, it is a variant of Anisa, meaning 'friendly' or 'good companion.' In its Slavic context, it often serves as a phonetic variant of Agnes, which derives from the Greek word for 'pure' or 'holy.'
Less common today
Anesa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,304 in 2005.
Mother of singer Dua Lipa and social media personality
Former Iowa State Representative
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
