Richard vs Anisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Girl #2,151 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, amiable, good companion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Persian Swahili

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Anisa Rank #2,151

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2151 for Anisa.

Is Richard or Anisa more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Anisa at #2151 in the United States.

What do Richard and Anisa mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Anisa means "friendly, amiable, good companion" (Arabic origin).

Are Richard and Anisa boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Anisa is primarily a girl name.