| Meaning | friendly, affectionate |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-nis-sa |
About Anissa
Feminine grace flows naturally through this underappreciated gem that deserves greater recognition in naming circles. Anissa combines soft sounds with a structure that prevents it from becoming overly delicate or saccharine. The three syllables create a rhythmic quality that's pleasant to hear and say repeatedly—important for a name you'll use thousands of times! The double 's' adds subtle strength while maintaining the name's gentle character. Anissa feels international without being difficult, working well across various cultures and languages. It hasn't been overused, ensuring your daughter maintains individuality without bearing something too unconventional. The name suggests kindness and approachability while carrying enough substance to be taken seriously in professional contexts. Anissa ages gracefully from childhood through adulthood, never feeling too young or too mature for any life stage. It offers a sweet spot between familiar and unique, traditional and contemporary. For parents seeking a name that's pretty without being overly trendy, substantial without being heavy, Anissa presents an excellent, well-balanced choice.
Nicknames for Anissa
| Ani |
| Nissa |
| Issa |
| Annie |
Famous People Named Anissa
| Anissa Jones | American child actress - known for playing Buffy on "Family Affair" |
| Anissa Kate | French adult film actress |
| Anissa Makhlouf | Lebanese-born British chef and cookbook author |
| Anissa Helou | Syrian-born food writer and cookbook author |
| Anissa Weier | One of the perpetrators in the Slender Man stabbing case |
| Anissa Stukins | British journalist and television presenter |
| Anissa Smith | Jamaican women's footballer |
| Anissa Gardizy | American journalist |
| Anissa Holmes | American dentist and entrepreneur |
| Anissa Hélie | Canadian historian and professor |
| Anissa Centers | American news anchor and journalist |
| Anissa Meksen | French kickboxer and Muay Thai fighter |
| Anissa D. Moore | American author and playwright |
| Anissa Boudjellal | French judoka |
| Anissa Rouissi | Tunisian long jumper |
| Anissa I. Rivera | American journalist and author |
| Anissa Blondin | Canadian artist and painter |
| Anissa Freeman | American activist and founder of "Grow A Girl Network" |
| Anissa R. Ramirez | American scientist and science communicator |
| Anissa Tann | British actress and dancer |
Characters Named Anissa
| Anissa Pierce | Thunder - DC Comics superheroine |
| Anissa McKay | Character in the book "Goodbye, Rebel Blue" by Shelley Coriell |
| Anissa Beaumont | Character in the book "Love Amid the Ashes" by Mesu Andrews |
| Anissa Grandbois | Character in the video game "Death Road to Canada" |
| Anissa Rogers | Character in the book "Perfectly Dateless" by Kristin Billerbeck |
| Anissa Shan | Character in the video game "Mega Man X - Command Mission" |
| Anissa Telenko | Character in the comic series "Paper Girls" by Brian K. Vaughan |
| Anissa Shewman | Character in the TV series "Devious Maids" |
| Anissa Baxter | Character in the book "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely |
| Anissa Kates | Character in the book "The Demon's Lexicon" by Sarah Rees Brennan |