Holding steady.
Popularity of Anysa since 1993
Babies named Anysa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 132 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Anysa is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1993. Its peak year of usage was 2002, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name currently shows a stable trajectory, remaining a low-frequency choice. As a variant of Anisa, it offers a phonetic spelling of the Arabic name meaning 'friendly companion' or 'sociable'. Anysa has not been consistently associated with any specific states in popularity data, reflecting its scattered use. Its late 20th-century adoption aligns with broader trends of Arabic-origin names entering American naming pools through diverse cultural influences.
Anysa is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Anisa, derived from the root 'a-n-s' meaning 'familiarity, sociability'. Anisa is the feminine form of Anis, meaning 'friendly companion' or 'one who brings comfort'. The name entered English-speaking usage through Muslim communities, gaining modest recognition in the United States from the early 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani, Nisa, Annie
Sibling names for Anysa
Names that share Anysa's style, for a brother or sister.
