Will my child share the name Anissa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Anissa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anissa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anissa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anissa is declining: down 192 places since 2020, to #3,035 in 2025. It peaked at #1,372 in 2002.

Is Anissa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Anissa is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Anissa a popular baby name in the United States?

Anissa does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Anissa

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Anissa is a distinctive choice, ranked #3035 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Anissa in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Anissa

Anissa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2001 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #1372 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Anissa is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Anissa in their class.