Anissa vs Ziyah

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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Ziyah

Girl #2,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, radiance, glow"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,553
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zi, Zizi

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Popularity Comparison

Anissa Rank #2,664
Ziyah Rank #2,553

Ziyah is more popular, ranked #2553 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

Ziyah ___

  • Ziyah Rose
  • Ziyah Amara
  • Ziyah Nour
  • Ziyah Jade
  • Ziyah Grace
  • Ziyah Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anissa

Leila Amira Karim Zainab Yasmine

If you choose Ziyah

Zara Amir Layla Yusuf Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anissa or Ziyah more popular?

Ziyah is more popular, ranked #2553 compared to Anissa at #2664 in the United States.

What do Anissa and Ziyah mean?

Anissa means "friendly, sociable, good-natured" (Arabic origin). Ziyah means "light, radiance, glow" (Arabic origin).

Are Anissa and Ziyah boy or girl names?

Anissa is primarily a girl name. Ziyah is primarily a girl name.

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