Anissa vs Esra

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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Esra

Girl #2,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"help, helper"

Origin: Hebrew Azra

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,790
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Es

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anissa Rank #2,664
Esra Rank #2,790

Anissa is more popular, ranked #2664 vs #2790 for Esra.

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

Esra ___

  • Esra Nur
  • Esra Leila
  • Esra Yildiz
  • Esra Deniz
  • Esra Ayla
  • Esra Selin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anissa

Leila Amira Karim Zainab Yasmine

If you choose Esra

Kerem Elif Emre Defne Baran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anissa or Esra more popular?

Anissa is more popular, ranked #2664 compared to Esra at #2790 in the United States.

What do Anissa and Esra mean?

Anissa means "friendly, sociable, good-natured" (Arabic origin). Esra means "help, helper" (Hebrew Azra origin).

Are Anissa and Esra boy or girl names?

Anissa is primarily a girl name. Esra is primarily a girl name.

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