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Anissia

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Pronounced ah-NEE-see-ah /ɑːˈniː.si.ə/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Anisa/Anissa, from the Arabic for 'friendly; companionable; of good company.' Warm and sociable at the root.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Arabic name: Anissia is a spelling of Anisa, 'friendly; companionable' (said 'ah-NEE-see-ah'). Soft and sociable.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA variant spelling of Anisa/Anissa, from the Arabic for 'friendly; companionable; of good company.' Warm and sociable at the root.
U.S. rank (2024)#11152 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 289

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119682024

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

Anissia is a variant of Anisa, from the Arabic for 'friendly; companionable.' It keeps the gentle, welcoming meaning in a flowing spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-NEE-see-ah').

It appears only rarely, next to the more common Anisa/Anissa. Rare, warm, and sociable.

Did you know? Anissia respells Anisa/Anissa, the Arabic for 'friendly; companionable; of good company' — a warm, sociable name in a soft, current spelling (said 'ah-NEE-see-ah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Anissia — Anisa/Anissa variant; 'friendly; companionable'

Variations

AnisaAnissaAneesa

Nicknames

AniNissi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anissia mean?

Anissia is a form of Anisa, Arabic for 'friendly; companionable; of good company.'

How do you pronounce Anissia?

It's said ah-NEE-see-ah /ɑːˈniː.si.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anissia a boy or girl name?

Anissia is a girl's name.

How popular is Anissia?

Anissia is a rare name in the U.S.

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