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Anyssa

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Pronounced ah-NIS-ah /ɑˈnɪs.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Anissa/Anisa — from the Arabic, 'friendly; sociable; a close companion'; also read as an elaboration of Anna; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Friendly; a companion: Anyssa is a form of Anissa. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-NIS-ah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA form/spelling of Anissa/Anisa — from the Arabic, 'friendly; sociable; a close companion'; also read as an elaboration of Anna; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8463 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,082

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419872024

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

Anyssa is a form/spelling of Anissa/Anisa — from the Arabic, 'friendly; sociable; a close companion'; it is also read as an elaboration of Anna (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-NIS-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Anissa. Rare, friendly at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Anisa means 'friendly; sociable; a close companion' in Arabic — Anyssa is a form of it (also read as an elaboration of Anna) — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-NIS-ah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Anissa — routes layered

Variations

AnissaAnisaAnyssah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anyssa mean?

Anyssa is a form of Anissa/Anisa — Arabic 'friendly; a close companion'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Anyssa?

It's said ah-NIS-ah /ɑˈnɪs.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anyssa a boy or girl name?

Anyssa is a girl's name.

How popular is Anyssa?

Anyssa is a very rare name in the U.S.

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