Anecia

A girl's name of Greek origin with 650 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's name#13566 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Anecia has 650 recorded U.S. births across 63+ years, peaking at 31 in 1999. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.

In the most recent SSA release, Anecia ranks #13566 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Anecia is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant of Annecy or Anecia, possibly connected to Agnes (meaning 'pure') or functioning as a phonetic elaboration of Anne. It may also derive from the French city of Annecy, known for its crystal-clear alpine lake.

Graceful and slightly uncommon, Anecia sits in the sweet spot of being recognizable enough to feel familiar yet distinctive enough to be memorable.

EtymologyShow more

Anecia first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1961. Arriving in the 1960s, Anecia appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.

Its Greek classification suggests a path from greek linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

650

Total births

Since 1961

1999

Peak

31 births

1961

First recorded

64 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Anecia was #6798 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #13566, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1961Peak: 1999 (31 births)Current: #13566

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Anecia
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	11	#14511	▼
2010s	60	#10757	▼
2000s	218	#5884	▲
1990s	189	#5678	▲
1980s	96	#7114	▲
1970s	58	#7147	▲
1960s	18	#6260	—

The Story of Anecia

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 1999, Anecia is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Anecia are most likely born between 1989 and 2009.

How rare is Anecia?

Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Anecia — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1961, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 218 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Anecia by the numbers

Would fill 14 school buses
Meeting one Anecia per day would take 1.8 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(49 years, 1961–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Anecia
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	6	#13566	+1 (20.0%)
2021	5	#15456	-3 (-37.5%)
2017	8	#11721	0
2014	8	#12019	-3 (-27.3%)
2013	11	#9667	+3 (37.5%)
2012	8	#12308	-1 (-11.1%)
2011	9	#11263	-7 (-43.8%)
2010	16	#7564	-5 (-23.8%)
2009	21	#6334	-10 (-32.3%)
2008	31	#4771	+13 (72.2%)
2007	18	#7115	-9 (-33.3%)
2006	27	#5098	-1 (-3.6%)
2005	28	#4712	+11 (64.7%)
2004	17	#6798	0
2003	17	#6604	-7 (-29.2%)
2002	24	#4915	+9 (60.0%)
2001	15	#6981	-5 (-25.0%)
2000	20	#5507	-11 (-35.5%)
1999	31	#3813	+10 (47.6%)
1998	21	#4968	+3 (16.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anecia a boy's or girl's name?

Anecia is primarily a girl's name.

When was Anecia most popular?

Anecia reached its peak popularity in 1999 with 31 births that year. It is currently ranked #13566 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Anecia?

Anecia is currently ranked #13566 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 650 babies since 1961.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1961–2024