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Anaissa
Pronounced ah-nah-EE-suh /ɑ.nɑˈi.sə/Medium
Meaning: Anaissa is a modern coinage joining Ana (Hebrew Hannah, 'grace') with the sound of Anais or Nissa. It circulates chiefly among U.S. Latino families; no documented tradition attaches, and the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Anaissa is a modern coinage used mostly by Spanish-speaking families in the U.S. Its core is Ana, the Spanish form of Hannah ('grace; favor'), extended with a sound borrowed from Anais or Nissa. Nothing traditional supports this exact arrangement, and the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'ah-nah-EE-suh').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, lilting, and modern.
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What does the name Anaissa mean?
Anaissa builds on Ana ('grace' at root) with a modern ending; the routes are uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Anaissa?
It's said ah-nah-EE-suh /ɑ.nɑˈi.sə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Anaissa a boy or girl name?
Anaissa is a girl's name.
How popular is Anaissa?
Anaissa is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.