The nameAnissa
Anissa is a friendly Arabic name that also took off in the United States in the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Anissa comes from the Arabic Anisa, "friendly, good company".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In the United States Anissa reached 348th place in 1971. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 1372nd, in 2002.
Famous people named Anissa
- Anissa Jones, actress
Popularity of the name Anissa
Anissa in the United States
Anissa was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 3,416 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Anissa. Its rise began around 1967, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Anissa in the United States were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 75 births a year on average, against 98 in the five years before.
Anissa in France
Anissa was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 5,915 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Anissa. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1993. Half of all babies named Anissa in France were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 112 births a year on average, against 223 in the five years before.
Anissa in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Anissa
Names from the same generation as Anissa, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anissa mean?
Anissa comes from the Arabic Anisa, "friendly, good company".
What is the origin of the name Anissa?
Arabic.
Is Anissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Anissa is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Anissa?
In 2024, Anissa was the 2680th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 65 births.
What are the variants of the name Anissa?
Variants and related names of Anissa include Anisa.
What are good sibling names for Anissa?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Rachelle, Suzanne, Irma and Diane for a sister, Jamil, Kurt, Geoffrey and Steve for a brother.
Who are famous people named Anissa?
Anissa Jones, actress.