How Many People Are Named Annissa?

Complete statistics for the name Annissa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Annissa
Very Rare
Arabic and Greek

Annissa has a classic yet modern feel. There are 1,126 people named Annissa in the US today, making it so rare that only 1 in 292,951 Americans share this name. It peaked in 1993 with 61 births that year.

~1,126
Living in US
1 in 292,951
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Friendly, gracious, or good-natured
🌐
Origin
Arabic and Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Warm Sociable Gentle Cheerful
5
Life Path Number

The life path number 5 is traditionally associated with freedom, adventure, and a love of change. People connected to this number tend to be curious, adaptable, and drawn to new experiences rather than routine.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,031
Worldwide Bearers
#131,275
Global Rank
🇮🇱 Israel
910
🇺🇸 United States
789
🇮🇩 Indonesia
788
🇩🇿 Algeria
220
🇫🇷 France
59
🇶🇦 Qatar
51
🇲🇾 Malaysia
33
🇨🇦 Canada
31
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
31
🇮🇳 India
12

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,126 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
403
Would be under 30 (35%)
759
Would be 30–60 (65%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,162 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
91

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Annissa Through the Generations

The name Annissa has a rich history, though it remains quite uncommon. With just 1,162 total births across all time, compared to the current 1,126 living, we see a slight decline. This name peaked in 1993 with 61 births, indicating a brief surge in popularity. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 403 under 30 and 759 aged 30-60, suggesting it's a name that has stood the test of time without becoming outdated. The fact that there are no people over 60 named Annissa is particularly noteworthy, showing a consistent trend among parents choosing this name for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 120
Texas 34
North Carolina 18
New York 16
Arizona 13
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Annissa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Annissa's Arabic and Greek roots

📄 About the Name Annissa

How Many People Have the Name Annissa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,126 people in the United States currently share the name Annissa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 292,951 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Annissa a Common or Rare Name?

Annissa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Annissa Mean?

Annissa means "Friendly, gracious, or good-natured" and comes from Arabic and Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Annissa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Annissa Most Popular?

The name Annissa reached peak popularity in 1993, with 61 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Annissa?

Approximately 1,126 people named Annissa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,162. That works out to roughly 1 in 292,951 Americans.

Is Annissa a rare name?

Annissa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 292,951 Americans has this name.

What does the name Annissa mean?

Annissa means "Friendly, gracious, or good-natured" and comes from Arabic and Greek origins.

Is Annissa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Annissa are male and 100% are female.

When was Annissa most popular?

Annissa peaked in 1993 with 61 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,126
All-Time Births1,162
1 in X1 in 292,951
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1993
World Rank#131,275
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.