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Issa vs Anas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Issa

Boy #1,533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God saves, God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili East African West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,533
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Anas

Boy #1,382 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friendliness, sociability"

Origin: Arabic uns

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,382
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Issa Rank #1,533
Anas Rank #1,382

Anas is more popular, ranked #1382 vs #1533 for Issa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Issa or Anas more popular?

Anas is more popular, ranked #1382 compared to Issa at #1533 in the United States.

What do Issa and Anas mean?

Issa means "God saves, God is salvation" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Anas means "friendliness, sociability" (Arabic uns origin).

Are Issa and Anas boy or girl names?

Issa is primarily a boy name. Anas is primarily a boy name.

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