Anisa
Every Anisa since 1958 — 5,558 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anisa
Anisa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,752 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 5,558 American babies have been named Anisa. Its peak came in 2005, when 221 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anisa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anisa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | #2,752 |
| 2024 | 88 | #2,153 |
| 2023 | 89 | #2,142 |
| 2022 | 79 | #2,348 |
| 2021 | 75 | #2,386 |
| 2020 | 80 | #2,243 |
| 2019 | 86 | #2,159 |
| 2018 | 87 | #2,161 |
| 2017 | 106 | #1,902 |
| 2016 | 87 | #2,206 |
| 2015 | 116 | #1,795 |
| 2014 | 107 | #1,877 |
| 2013 | 134 | #1,601 |
| 2012 | 144 | #1,530 |
| 2011 | 180 | #1,307 |
| 2010 | 131 | #1,634 |
| 2009 | 144 | #1,562 |
| 2008 | 196 | #1,271 |
| 2007 | 181 | #1,341 |
| 2006 | 184 | #1,287 |
| 2005 | 221 | #1,074 |
| 2004 | 207 | #1,102 |
| 2003 | 217 | #1,052 |
| 2002 | 211 | #1,027 |
| 2001 | 174 | #1,178 |
| 2000 | 141 | #1,337 |
| 1995 | 121 | #1,356 |
| 1990 | 51 | #2,403 |
| 1985 | 30 | #3,013 |
| 1980 | 49 | #2,097 |
| 1975 | 31 | #2,520 |
| 1970 | 38 | #2,122 |
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Famous people named Anisa
- Anisa Makhlouf Politician · 1930–2016
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anisa in 2025?
Anisa ranked #2,752 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anisa?
5,558 babies have been named Anisa in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anisa most popular?
Anisa peaked in 2005, when 221 newborns received the name.
Is Anisa a boy or girl name?
Anisa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anisa rising or falling?
Anisa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anisa?
Well-known people named Anisa include Anisa Makhlouf (politician).