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Anisa vs Anessa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anisa

Girl #2,151 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"friendly, amiable, good companion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,151
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anisa Rank #2,151
Anessa Rank #3,982

Anisa is more popular, ranked #2151 vs #3982 for Anessa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anisa or Anessa more popular?

Anisa is more popular, ranked #2151 compared to Anessa at #3982 in the United States.

What do Anisa and Anessa mean?

Anisa means "friendly, amiable, good companion" (Arabic origin). Anessa means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin).

Are Anisa and Anessa boy or girl names?

Anisa is primarily a girl name. Anessa is primarily a girl name.

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