Anissa vs Jariyah

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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Jariyah

Girl #2,555 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"young woman, girl"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim African American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,555
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jari, Ria, Jay

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Popularity Comparison

Anissa Rank #2,664
Jariyah Rank #2,555

Jariyah is more popular, ranked #2555 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

Jariyah ___

  • Jariyah Rose
  • Jariyah Amara
  • Jariyah Faith
  • Jariyah Simone
  • Jariyah Marie
  • Jariyah Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anissa

Leila Amira Karim Zainab Yasmine

If you choose Jariyah

Zaria Amara Aaliyah Kareem Nasir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anissa or Jariyah more popular?

Jariyah is more popular, ranked #2555 compared to Anissa at #2664 in the United States.

What do Anissa and Jariyah mean?

Anissa means "friendly, sociable, good-natured" (Arabic origin). Jariyah means "young woman, girl" (Arabic origin).

Are Anissa and Jariyah boy or girl names?

Anissa is primarily a girl name. Jariyah is primarily a girl name.

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