Holding steady.
Popularity of Anaissa since 1992
Babies named Anaissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Anaissa is a very rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992. Its peak year in usage, though still minimal, was 1994. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, never approaching widespread popularity. It has no recorded appearances in the top states, reflecting its niche use. Parents drawn to Anaissa often appreciate its melodic sound and the familiar 'issa' ending shared with better-known names like Marissa or Clarissa.
Anaissa is a modern coinage, combining elements of the name Ana (a Spanish and Portuguese short form of Ana, itself from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace') with the fashionable suffix -issa, perhaps influenced by names like Alissa or Clarissa. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992, suggesting a contemporary invention. There is no established pre-modern usage.
“Anaissa” around the world
Where Anaissa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Issa, Nissa
Sibling names for Anaissa
Names that share Anaissa's style, for a brother or sister.
