Anisa vs Mariyah

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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Mariyah

Girl #2,032 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Muslim Christian Arabic Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,032
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Riyah, Ria

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Popularity Comparison

Anisa Rank #2,151
Mariyah Rank #2,032

Mariyah is more popular, ranked #2032 vs #2151 for Anisa.

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

Mariyah ___

  • Mariyah Grace
  • Mariyah Rose
  • Mariyah Anne
  • Mariyah Jade
  • Mariyah Simone
  • Mariyah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anisa

Amira Fatima Yasmin Omar Khalid

If you choose Mariyah

Aaliyah Yasmine Zara Isaiah Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anisa or Mariyah more popular?

Mariyah is more popular, ranked #2032 compared to Anisa at #2151 in the United States.

What do Anisa and Mariyah mean?

Anisa means "friendly, amiable, good companion" (Arabic origin). Mariyah means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anisa and Mariyah boy or girl names?

Anisa is primarily a girl name. Mariyah is primarily a girl name.

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