Anissa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-NEE-sah / əˈniːsəArabic; 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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 | |
| TX | 10 | |
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 23 |
| 1967 | 219 |
| 1968 | 503 |
| 1969 | 607 |
| 1970 | 603 |
| 1971 | 724 |
| 1972 | 459 |
| 1973 | 222 |
| 1974 | 139 |
| 1975 | 168 |
| 1976 | 239 |
| 1977 | 183 |
| 1978 | 165 |
| 1979 | 142 |
| 1980 | 98 |
| 1981 | 68 |
| 1982 | 65 |
| 1983 | 83 |
| 1984 | 59 |
| 1985 | 64 |
| 1986 | 70 |
| 1987 | 63 |
| 1988 | 88 |
| 1989 | 89 |
| 1990 | 170 |
| 1991 | 175 |
| 1992 | 233 |
| 1993 | 602 |
| 1994 | 563 |
| 1995 | 375 |
| 1996 | 296 |
| 1997 | 337 |
| 1998 | 345 |
| 1999 | 320 |
| 2000 | 304 |
| 2001 | 299 |
| 2002 | 301 |
| 2003 | 345 |
| 2004 | 268 |
| 2005 | 228 |
| 2006 | 188 |
| 2007 | 182 |
| 2008 | 156 |
| 2009 | 148 |
| 2010 | 149 |
| 2011 | 138 |
| 2012 | 110 |
| 2013 | 114 |
| 2014 | 89 |
| 2015 | 85 |
| 2016 | 108 |
| 2017 | 88 |
| 2018 | 112 |
| 2019 | 98 |
| 2020 | 92 |
| 2021 | 79 |
| 2022 | 69 |
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2024 | 65 |