Anecia
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "chaste" or "pure".
Name Census estimates that about 626 living Americans carry the first name Anecia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anecia today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anecia births was 1999 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anecia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
626
~ 1 in 547,531 Americans
Peak year
1999
31 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,566
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Anecia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anecia from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 218 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anecia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anecia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anecias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Florida, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Anecia, while Georgia, New York, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anecia
The name Anecia has its origins traced back to Ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "aneikos," which means "unfit" or "improper." It is believed to have been first used during the Hellenistic period, around the 3rd century BC.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anecia can be found in the works of the Greek historian Plutarch, who mentioned a woman named Anecia in his biographical writings. However, details about this individual remain scarce.
Throughout history, the name Anecia has been relatively uncommon, with only a handful of notable individuals bearing this moniker. One such person was Anecia of Antioch, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. She was executed for her faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
In the Middle Ages, the name Anecia was occasionally used among the nobility in certain regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One notable bearer was Anecia de Montferrat, a 12th-century noblewoman from the Montferrat family, who was married to Boniface I, Marquess of Montferrat.
During the Renaissance period, the name Anecia gained some popularity among the intellectual and artistic circles of Italy. Anecia Lanzi, an Italian painter and engraver active in the 16th century, was one such individual who carried this name.
Another noteworthy figure was Anecia Torelli, an Italian scholar and poet who lived in the late 16th century. She was renowned for her literary works and her contributions to the cultural and intellectual life of her time.
Moving into the modern era, the name Anecia has remained relatively uncommon, but a few individuals have made their mark in various fields. Anecia Saucedo, a Mexican-American artist and activist, was known for her work promoting social justice and cultural awareness in the late 20th century.
While the name Anecia may not be as widely used today as some other names, its unique history and connection to ancient civilizations make it a fascinating and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Anecia + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anecia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anecia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 626 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anecia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 547,531 US residents.
Is Anecia a common name?
We classify Anecia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 650 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anecia most popular?
The single biggest year for Anecia was 1999, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anecia is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Anecia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anecia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.