Anissa
Anissa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Anissa
- A female given name.
How popular is Anissa?
Since 1880, 12,498 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Anissa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #348 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #4951 in 1971. In 2025, 53 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Anissa
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Anissa FAQ
What does the name Anissa mean?
A female given name.
How popular is the name Anissa?
Since 1880, 12,498 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Anissa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #348 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #4951 in 1971. In 2025, 53 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Anissa a boy or girl name?
Anissa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,498 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.