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Sumaya vs Anissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sumaya

Girl #2,643 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heaven, sky"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Muslim African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,643
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Anissa

Girl #2,664 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"friendly, sociable, good-natured"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic French North African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,664
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sumaya Rank #2,643
Anissa Rank #2,664

Sumaya is more popular, ranked #2643 vs #2664 for Anissa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sumaya or Anissa more popular?

Sumaya is more popular, ranked #2643 compared to Anissa at #2664 in the United States.

What do Sumaya and Anissa mean?

Sumaya means "heaven, sky" (Arabic origin). Anissa means "friendly, sociable, good-natured" (Arabic origin).

Are Sumaya and Anissa boy or girl names?

Sumaya is primarily a girl name. Anissa is primarily a girl name.

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