Anyssa
Every Anyssa since 1987 — 2,090 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anyssa
Anyssa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,033 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 2,090 American babies have been named Anyssa. Its peak came in 1994, when 136 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Anyssa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anyssa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,033 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,497 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,047 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,592 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,341 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,660 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,632 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,549 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,563 |
| 2016 | 17 | #6,930 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,866 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,819 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,249 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,304 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,691 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,873 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,417 |
| 2008 | 57 | #3,022 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2,716 |
| 2006 | 57 | #2,985 |
| 2005 | 91 | #2,059 |
| 2004 | 106 | #1,796 |
| 2003 | 122 | #1,581 |
| 2002 | 117 | #1,585 |
| 2001 | 88 | #1,958 |
| 2000 | 122 | #1,505 |
| 1995 | 123 | #1,338 |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,438 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anyssa in 2025?
Anyssa ranked #11,033 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anyssa?
2,090 babies have been named Anyssa in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anyssa most popular?
Anyssa peaked in 1994, when 136 newborns received the name.
Is Anyssa a boy or girl name?
Anyssa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anyssa rising or falling?
Anyssa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.