Pure, holy, or grace
Anessia is a rare modern elaboration of the name Agnes or Anna. It likely blends the Greek roots of Agnes, meaning 'pure' or 'chaste', with the melodic suffix '-esia' found in names like Anastasia or Vanessa.
Less common today
Anessia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,866 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
