Anisa

Anisa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 88 girls in the United States.

Anisa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Anisa

Anisa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Anisa first appears in Social Security records in 1958. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1020 in 1967, and in 2024 88 babies received the name — 5,496 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anisa in US records

First recorded (US)
1958
Best US rank
#1020 in 1967
Peak year
2005
Babies named Anisa in 2024
88
Total since 1880
5,496

Anisa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#266 in 1997
Babies named Anisa in 2025
32
Total since 1996
2,534

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anisa mean?

The meaning of Anisa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Anisa a boy or girl name?

Anisa is a girl name. In 2024, 88 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Anisa?

Anisa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Anisa?

Anisa first appears in US records in 1958. Its best-ever ranking was #1020 in 1967, and 88 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].