What is the origin of the name Anissa?

Anissa is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Anissa?

Anissa is currently ranked #2655 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Anissa?

Anissa is pronounced ah-NEE-sah.

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Anissa

ah-NEE-sah

Anissa is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A variation of Anise, from the Greek 'Agnes', meaning 'pure' or 'chaste'. A name with delicate and gentle connotations.”. It currently ranks #2655 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1971.

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OriginGreek

What Anissa Means

“A variation of Anise, from the Greek 'Agnes', meaning 'pure' or 'chaste'. A name with delicate and gentle connotations.”

The Story of Anissa

A name echoing from ancient Greece, Anissa holds a purity that feels like a gentle breath, arriving just for your daughter.

Anissa, a name with delicate Greek roots, is often considered a variation of Agnes, meaning 'pure' or 'chaste.' Its sound evokes a sense of gentle refinement. Though its popularity peaked mid-20th century, the name’s essence of purity and grace has a timeless quality, making its journey one of soft persistence through modern times.

The sound of 'Anissa' spoken softly is like the unfurling of a petal, a name that promises a child of grace and kindness. It conjures an image of gentle elegance and a sweet, nurturing spirit. When you write 'Anissa' on your baby’s arrival announcement, you’ll feel the delicate strength of the name, a perfect echo of the purity you see in your daughter.