Anissa
Girl nameAnissa has been given to 12,503 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It peaked in 1971.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
12,503
Peak year
1971 (729 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1966
10-year trend
▼ -38%
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Rank through the decades
Anissa's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #815 |
| 2000 | #753 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Anissa — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Anissa.
FAQ
How popular is the name Anissa?
Anissa has been given to 12,503 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Anissa peak?
Anissa peaked in 1971, when 729 babies were given the name.
Is Anissa a girl or boy name?
Anissa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Anissa are girls).
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