Anissa
Meaning of Anissa
Anissa is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its origins in Arabic, meaning "friendly" or "pleasant." This name has gained popularity over the years, with consistent use in the United States. The pronunciation of Anissa is the same in both American English and British English, pronounced as uh-NEE-suh (/əˈni:sə/). Variations of this name include Anisa. According to data for newborns in the United States, Anissa has been steadily used as a given name since the 1960s, with peaks in popularity during the 1990s and early 2000s. As of recent years, it ranks around 2500th most popular name for girls born in the U.S., making it a unique choice while still being familiar to many.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as uh-NEE-suh (/əˈni:sə/)
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Notable People Named Anissa
| Anissa Meksen is a highly accomplished Algerian-French kickboxer with multiple championship titles in various organizations. |
| Mary Anissa Jones was a child actress famous for her role as Buffy Davis on the sitcom Family Affair, who tragically passed away from combined drug intoxication at the age of 18. |
| Anissa Urtez is an American professional softball player of Mexican descent who represented Mexico at the 2020 Summer Olympics after playing college softball for Utah. |
| Anissa Daoud is a Franco-Tunisian actress, author, and producer who is part of the art collective Artists Producers Associates (APA). |
| Anissa Mack is an American contemporary artist known for her sculptural and mixed media works inspired by state fairs, with pieces featured in prestigious collections and museums. |
