Anessa vs Madi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anessa

Girl #3,982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,982
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nessa, Ness, Annie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Madi

Girl #4,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,004
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anessa Rank #3,982
Madi Rank #4,004

Anessa is more popular, ranked #3982 vs #4004 for Madi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anessa ___

  • Anessa Grace
  • Anessa Marie
  • Anessa Rose
  • Anessa Claire
  • Anessa Hope
  • Anessa Faith

Madi ___

  • Madi Grace
  • Madi Rose
  • Madi Lynn
  • Madi Elizabeth
  • Madi Claire
  • Madi Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anessa

Vanessa Alessia Marco Lorenzo Isabela

If you choose Madi

Zoe Lily Noah Liam Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anessa or Madi more popular?

Anessa is more popular, ranked #3982 compared to Madi at #4004 in the United States.

What do Anessa and Madi mean?

Anessa means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Madi means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anessa and Madi boy or girl names?

Anessa is primarily a girl name. Madi is primarily a girl name.

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