Anissa vs Deja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ani, Nissa

Playground Safety Score

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Deja

Girl #2,861 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sense of familiarity"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,861
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dej

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anissa Rank #2,664
Deja Rank #2,861

Anissa is more popular, ranked #2664 vs #2861 for Deja.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anissa ___

  • Anissa Marie
  • Anissa Louise
  • Anissa Grace
  • Anissa Sofia
  • Anissa Leila
  • Anissa Nour

Deja ___

  • Deja Marie
  • Deja Nicole
  • Deja Lynn
  • Deja Simone
  • Deja Renee
  • Deja Monique

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anissa

Leila Amira Karim Zainab Yasmine

If you choose Deja

Amara Zara Kira Monique Andre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anissa or Deja more popular?

Anissa is more popular, ranked #2664 compared to Deja at #2861 in the United States.

What do Anissa and Deja mean?

Anissa means "friendly, sociable, good-natured" (Arabic origin). Deja means "sense of familiarity" (French origin).

Are Anissa and Deja boy or girl names?

Anissa is primarily a girl name. Deja is primarily a girl name.

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