Anissa vs Malika

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anissa Rank #2,664
Malika Rank #2,820

Anissa is more popular, ranked #2664 vs #2820 for Malika.

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

Malika ___

  • Malika Nour
  • Malika Amara
  • Malika Rose
  • Malika Jade
  • Malika Simone
  • Malika Yasmine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anissa

Leila Amira Karim Zainab Yasmine

If you choose Malika

Amira Zara Khalil Tariq Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anissa or Malika more popular?

Anissa is more popular, ranked #2664 compared to Malika at #2820 in the United States.

What do Anissa and Malika mean?

Anissa means "friendly, sociable, good-natured" (Arabic origin). Malika means "queen" (Arabic origin).

Are Anissa and Malika boy or girl names?

Anissa is primarily a girl name. Malika is primarily a girl name.

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