Anissa vs Anita

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anissa

Girl #2,664 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, sociable, good-natured"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic French North African Muslim

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Girl #1,466 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"grace, God has favored"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Latin American Scandinavian Italian American

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Anissa Rank #2,664

Anita Rank #1,466

Anita is more popular, ranked #1466 vs #2664 for Anissa.

Is Anissa or Anita more popular?

Anita is more popular, ranked #1466 compared to Anissa at #2664 in the United States.

What do Anissa and Anita mean?

Anissa means "friendly, sociable, good-natured" (Arabic origin). Anita means "grace, God has favored" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anissa and Anita boy or girl names?

Anissa is primarily a girl name. Anita is primarily a girl name.