Anisa Girl

Popularity: #862 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-NEE-sah / əˈniːsə

Arabic; Swahili

Meaning

Arabic: 'compassionate'; Swahili: 'pure'

Historical & Cultural Background

Anisa is a name of Arabic origin commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is often associated with kindness and compassion, reflecting positive traits in its meaning. In Swahili-speaking regions, it conveys purity and innocence. The name has gained popularity in various cultures due to its pleasant sound and meaningful connotations.

Trend Summary

Anisa has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Anisah
  • Aniesa

International Variants

  • Anisa (Arabic)
  • Anisa (Swahili)

Famous people named Anisa

Anisa Mehdi is an American journalist and filmmaker known for her work in documentary filmmaking.

Anisa M. is a prominent social media influencer recognized for her lifestyle content.

Anisa K. is a successful entrepreneur and founder of a popular beauty brand.

Anisa Jomha is a Canadian YouTuber and Twitch streamer known for her gaming content.

Fictional characters named Anisa

Anisa is a character in the novel 'The Last Wish' by Andrzej Sapkowski, known for her wisdom and guidance.

Anisa appears in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus' as a student who loves science.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Anisa was first seen in the United States in 1958. Anisa has ranked as high as #1129 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Minnesota, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Anisa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Anisa (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 14
35%
CA 12
30%
IL 8
20%
WA 6
15%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19587
19666
1967102
196847
196934
197038
197143
197236
197332
197434
197531
197635
197734
197838
197936
198049
198128
198236
198329
198433
198530
198640
198737
198833
198942
199051
199149
199273
1993121
1994145
1995121
1996118
1997145
1998167
1999131
2000141
2001174
2002211
2003217
2004207
2005221
2006184
2007181
2008196
2009144
2010131
2011180
2012144
2013134
2014107
2015116
201687
2017106
201887
201986
202080
202175
202279
202389
202488