Anissa
Every Anissa since 1966 — 12,503 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anissa
Anissa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,071 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 12,503 American babies have been named Anissa. Its peak came in 1971, when 729 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anissa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anissa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #3,071 | — | — |
| 2024 | 65 | #2,666 | — | — |
| 2023 | 70 | #2,520 | — | — |
| 2022 | 69 | #2,559 | — | — |
| 2021 | 79 | #2,310 | — | — |
| 2020 | 92 | #2,023 | — | — |
| 2019 | 98 | #1,971 | — | — |
| 2018 | 112 | #1,816 | — | — |
| 2017 | 88 | #2,164 | — | — |
| 2016 | 108 | #1,885 | — | — |
| 2015 | 85 | #2,213 | — | — |
| 2014 | 89 | #2,143 | — | — |
| 2013 | 114 | #1,792 | — | — |
| 2012 | 110 | #1,834 | — | — |
| 2011 | 138 | #1,577 | — | — |
| 2010 | 149 | #1,501 | — | — |
| 2009 | 148 | #1,529 | — | — |
| 2008 | 156 | #1,496 | — | — |
| 2007 | 182 | #1,333 | — | — |
| 2006 | 188 | #1,275 | — | — |
| 2005 | 228 | #1,046 | — | — |
| 2004 | 268 | #903 | — | — |
| 2003 | 345 | #738 | — | — |
| 2002 | 301 | #780 | — | — |
| 2001 | 299 | #789 | — | — |
| 2000 | 304 | #753 | — | — |
| 1995 | 376 | #598 | — | — |
| 1990 | 170 | #1,052 | — | — |
| 1985 | 64 | #1,761 | — | — |
| 1980 | 98 | #1,300 | — | — |
| 1975 | 168 | #815 | — | — |
| 1970 | 603 | #389 | — | — |
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Famous people named Anissa
- Anissa Jones Actor · 1958–1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anissa in 2025?
Anissa ranked #3,071 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anissa?
12,503 babies have been named Anissa in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anissa most popular?
Anissa peaked in 1971, when 729 newborns received the name.
Is Anissa a boy or girl name?
Anissa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anissa rising or falling?
Anissa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anissa?
Well-known people named Anissa include Anissa Jones (actor).