What is the origin of the name Anyssa?

Anyssa is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Anyssa?

Anyssa is currently ranked #8463 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Anyssa?

Anyssa is pronounced ah-NISS-ah.

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GirlArabic

Anyssa

ah-NISS-ah

Popularity

#8463

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

2,082

Peak Year

#136 in 1994

First Recorded

1987

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Anyssa is a modern invented name, likely a variant of Anissa, which is derived from the Arabic name Anis, meaning 'friend' or 'companion'.

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Annie Nyssa Anni

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Annie Nyssa Anni

Spelling Variations

Anissa Anissa

Similar Names

Alyssa Vanessa Melissa Amelia

Personality Traits

FriendlySociableKindLoyal

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