Odessa vs Anissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odessa

Girl #1,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"city of Odysseus"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #2,664 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, sociable, good-natured"

Origin: Arabic

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Odessa Rank #1,586

Anissa Rank #2,664

Odessa is more popular, ranked #1586 vs #2664 for Anissa.

Is Odessa or Anissa more popular?

Odessa is more popular, ranked #1586 compared to Anissa at #2664 in the United States.

What do Odessa and Anissa mean?

Odessa means "city of Odysseus" (Greek origin). Anissa means "friendly, sociable, good-natured" (Arabic origin).

Are Odessa and Anissa boy or girl names?

Odessa is primarily a girl name. Anissa is primarily a girl name.