Anita vs Anissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anita

Girl #1,466 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"grace, God has favored"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #2,664 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, sociable, good-natured"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic French North African Muslim

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Anita Rank #1,466

Anissa Rank #2,664

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

Is Anita or Anissa more popular?

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

What do Anita and Anissa mean?

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

Are Anita and Anissa boy or girl names?

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