Anissa
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Anissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 5 babies have been named Anissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,347 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,347
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Anissa is also used as a girl name, ranked #2664.
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Irish Gaelic origin
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About the Name Anissa
Anissa is a boy name .
Is Anissa a boy or girl name? Anissa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,347 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,664. Anissa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Anissa is currently ranked #28,347 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Anissa include Ani, Anis, Anisy, Anisie, Any, Anie, and Anikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Anissa include Anish . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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