Girl nameCurrently #2,145 in the USSteady
Anisa
//æˈnisə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20055 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Anisa's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Anisa's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Anisa |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 102 |
| 1968 | 47 |
| 1969 | 34 |
| 1970 | 38 |
| 1971 | 43 |
| 1972 | 36 |
| 1973 | 32 |
| 1974 | 34 |
| 1975 | 31 |
| 1976 | 35 |
| 1977 | 34 |
| 1978 | 38 |
| 1979 | 36 |
| 1980 | 49 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 36 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 33 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 40 |
| 1987 | 37 |
| 1988 | 33 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 51 |
| 1991 | 49 |
| 1992 | 73 |
| 1993 | 121 |
| 1994 | 145 |
| 1995 | 121 |
| 1996 | 118 |
| 1997 | 145 |
| 1998 | 167 |
| 1999 | 131 |
| 2000 | 141 |
| 2001 | 174 |
| 2002 | 211 |
| 2003 | 217 |
| 2004 | 207 |
| 2005 | 221 |
| 2006 | 184 |
| 2007 | 181 |
| 2008 | 196 |
| 2009 | 144 |
| 2010 | 131 |
| 2011 | 180 |
| 2012 | 144 |
| 2013 | 134 |
| 2014 | 107 |
| 2015 | 116 |
| 2016 | 87 |
| 2017 | 106 |
| 2018 | 87 |
| 2019 | 86 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2021 | 75 |
| 2022 | 79 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2024 | 88 |
Anisa through the decades
- Anisa peaked in 2005, when 221 babies were named Anisa in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Anisa has fallen 45% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Anisa currently ranks #2,145 in the US and is holding steady.