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Alnisa
How to Pronounce Alnisa
Pronounced al-NEE-suh /ælˈniː.sə/Medium
Meaning: Alnisa most likely draws on the Arabic an-nisa, 'the women,' the name of the fourth chapter of the Quran, or reads as a coined blend of an Al- opening with a -nisa ending. Its exact source is uncertain, but the Arabic echo is real and treated with respect.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Alnisa most plausibly reflects the Arabic an-nisa, 'the women,' known as the title of a chapter of the Quran, or a coined blend built on that sound. In the United States it appears among families drawn to Arabic and African American naming traditions. It shows up in records from the late 1960s and reached a small high around 1975.
A girl named Alnisa then would be in her fifties now. The Arabic echo gives it real dignity and meaning, though as a US given name its exact form is a personal one; it has stayed rare and not revived, but its roots make it substantive for families who choose it.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Alnisa mean?
It likely reflects the Arabic an-nisa, 'the women,' or a coined Al-/-nisa blend.
How do you pronounce Alnisa?
It's said al-NEE-suh /ælˈniː.sə/, three syllables.
Is Alnisa a boy or girl name?
Alnisa is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Alnisa?
It has always been rare, a heritage name given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak.