Anissa vs Haniya

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

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Haniya

Girl #2,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blissful, at peace"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,528
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hani, Niya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anissa Rank #2,664
Haniya Rank #2,528

Haniya is more popular, ranked #2528 vs #2664 for Anissa.

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

Haniya ___

  • Haniya Noor
  • Haniya Fatima
  • Haniya Zara
  • Haniya Leila
  • Haniya Amira
  • Haniya Sara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anissa

Leila Amira Karim Zainab Yasmine

If you choose Haniya

Zara Hamza Amara Yusuf Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anissa or Haniya more popular?

Haniya is more popular, ranked #2528 compared to Anissa at #2664 in the United States.

What do Anissa and Haniya mean?

Anissa means "friendly, sociable, good-natured" (Arabic origin). Haniya means "blissful, at peace" (Arabic origin).

Are Anissa and Haniya boy or girl names?

Anissa is primarily a girl name. Haniya is primarily a girl name.

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