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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Anaissa — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Anaisha|Anaiya
GreekGirl↑↑ Surging

Anaissa

ah-nah-EE-sah · 4 syllables

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Girl
#13558
↑↑ Surging
#13558
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 4
Peak rank
#13558 in 2024
5yr change
+1788 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #13558 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Anaissa

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13558

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1788 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
29 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Greek RootRegalMythologicalGirl4-syllableClassicRareDivineLiterary Appeal
Character
graceful elegancespiritual wisdomcompassionate natureartistic sensitivityinner strength
STRONG
High confidence

Anaissa is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #13558 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1788 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#13558 · very rare
Anaissa at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'anassa' meaning 'queen' or 'lady of rank'. A name of divine and regal significance in ancient Greek tradition.
Language root:Ancient Greek · Hellenistic
Peak rank:#13558 in 2024
5yr change:+1788 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AnnisaAnayaAliciaAmara◈Ariana
Similar Style
AthenaCalistaElectraNaidaThalia
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Anaissa
SophiaIrisHelenaCleo◈AriaNyx◈ZaraApollo◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Anaissa · Overview
Summary

Anaissa is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #13558 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Anaissa scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1788 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Regal · Mythological · Classic character
Anaissa carries a ethereal, warm, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Anaissa is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
anaissa.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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