The nameAnyssa

Anyssa is a girl's name, a variant of Anissa.

Meaning

Like Anissa, it comes from the Arabic anisa, "friendly companion".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Anyssa

Anyssa in France

2010peak year (35 births)
700babies named Anyssa in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Anyssa was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 270 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Anyssa. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Anyssa in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.

Anyssa in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anyssa mean?

Like Anissa, it comes from the Arabic anisa, "friendly companion".

What is the origin of the name Anyssa?

Arabic.

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

Anyssa is a girl's name.