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Anissa Girl

Popularity: #885 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-NEE-sah / əˈniːsə

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: 'grace'; Hebrew: 'favor'

Historical & Cultural Background

Anissa is derived from the Arabic name 'Anisah', which means 'friendly' or 'companion'. In Hebrew, it is associated with the concept of favor or grace. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries. It has gained popularity in Western countries as well, often appreciated for its melodic sound.

Trend Summary

Anissa has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but remains relatively uncommon.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Anis
  • Anisah

International Variants

  • Anisa (Arabic)
  • Anissa (French)
  • Anisa (Indonesian)

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Anissa was first seen in the United States in 1966. Anissa has ranked as high as #580 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Arizona, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Anissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Anissa (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 10
38%
TX 10
38%
NY 6
23%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
196623
1967219
1968503
1969607
1970603
1971724
1972459
1973222
1974139
1975168
1976239
1977183
1978165
1979142
198098
198168
198265
198383
198459
198564
198670
198763
198888
198989
1990170
1991175
1992233
1993602
1994563
1995375
1996296
1997337
1998345
1999320
2000304
2001299
2002301
2003345
2004268
2005228
2006188
2007182
2008156
2009148
2010149
2011138
2012110
2013114
201489
201585
2016108
201788
2018112
201998
202092
202179
202269
202370
202465