Anissa
3 countries#451 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Anissa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
19,248 births recorded 1948–2022 · currently #451 · peaked in 1993 with 631 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Rhône, Bouches-du-Rhône, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
12,503 births recorded 1966–2025 · currently #3067 · peaked in 1971 with 729 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Arizona, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
207 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2004 with 16 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
207 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2004 with 16 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Anissa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #133 | — |
| 2004 | #135 | ↓2 |
| 2005 | #161 | ↓26 |
| 2006 | #146 | ↑15 |
| 2007 | #152 | ↓6 |
| 2008 | #147 | ↑5 |
| 2009 | #124 | ↑23 |
| 2010 | #166 | ↓42 |
| 2011 | #183 | ↓17 |
| 2012 | #182 | ↑1 |
| 2013 | #184 | ↓2 |
| 2014 | #196 | ↓12 |
| 2015 | #221 | ↓25 |
| 2016 | #206 | ↑15 |
| 2017 | #252 | ↓46 |
| 2018 | #282 | ↓30 |
| 2019 | #327 | ↓45 |
| 2020 | #367 | ↓40 |
| 2021 | #412 | ↓45 |
| 2022 | #451 | ↓39 |
Frequently asked questions about Anissa
Is Anissa a popular name?
Yes — Anissa currently ranks #451 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Anissa more common for boys or girls?
Anissa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Anissa most popular?
Anissa peaked in 1993 in France, with 631 recorded births that year.
Is Anissa rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Anissa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1239 in 1948 to #451 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Anissa?
At least 31,958 babies have been recorded with the name Anissa across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Anissa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Anissa appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Anissa?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Anissa include Aloni, Ameya, Brandy, Brea.
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