Anisa vs Arwa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anisa

Girl #2,151 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"friendly, amiable, good companion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,151
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ani, Nisa

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Arwa

Girl #2,178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain goat, ibex (wild and graceful)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Yemeni Saudi Omani Libyan Moroccan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,178
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ar

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Popularity Comparison

Anisa Rank #2,151
Arwa Rank #2,178

Anisa is more popular, ranked #2151 vs #2178 for Arwa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anisa ___

  • Anisa Fatima
  • Anisa Leila
  • Anisa Yasmin
  • Anisa Nour
  • Anisa Sara
  • Anisa Amira

Arwa ___

  • Arwa Nour
  • Arwa Leila
  • Arwa Fatima
  • Arwa Hana
  • Arwa Sara
  • Arwa Dina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anisa

Amira Fatima Yasmin Omar Khalid

If you choose Arwa

Rima Marwa Zaid Khalid Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anisa or Arwa more popular?

Anisa is more popular, ranked #2151 compared to Arwa at #2178 in the United States.

What do Anisa and Arwa mean?

Anisa means "friendly, amiable, good companion" (Arabic origin). Arwa means "mountain goat, ibex (wild and graceful)" (Arabic origin).

Are Anisa and Arwa boy or girl names?

Anisa is primarily a girl name. Arwa is primarily a girl name.

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