Annissia
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a combination of "Anna" and "Melissa".
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Annissia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Annissia today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Annissia births was 1970 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Annissia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Annissia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
1970
7 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1996 SSA rank
#13,688
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Annissia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Annissia from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 12 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Annissia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Annissia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Annissia
Annissia is a feminine given name with origins that can be traced back to Ancient Greece and the Greek island of Lesbos. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "ennoia," which means "thought" or "intellect." The name was likely first used in the 5th century BCE during the Classical period of ancient Greek civilization.
In ancient Greek mythology, Ennoia was a minor goddess associated with intelligence, thought, and prudence. She was often depicted alongside the more prominent goddesses Athena and Metis, representing wisdom and wise counsel. While there are no specific references to individuals named Annissia in ancient texts or historical records, the name's connection to this mythological figure suggests an association with intelligence and deep thinking.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Annissia can be found in historical documents from the Byzantine Empire, particularly in the regions of modern-day Greece and Turkey. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Annissia of Constantinople, a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 9th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Annissia, though records are often incomplete or inconsistent. One such figure was Annissia Paleologina (c. 1350 – 1406), a princess of the Byzantine Empire who was briefly the Empress consort of Trebizond, a region in modern-day Turkey.
Another notable Annissia was Annissia Kamara (1567 – 1632), a Greek scholar and poet who lived during the Renaissance era. She was renowned for her contributions to literature and her mastery of ancient Greek language and philosophy.
In the 19th century, Annissia Kozlova (1808 – 1887) was a Russian painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her artistic talent and her depictions of the Russian aristocracy.
Lastly, Annissia Medvednikova (1920 – 2008) was a Soviet and Russian writer and playwright. She is best known for her novels and plays that explored themes of love, family, and the complexities of human relationships.
Overall, the name Annissia has a rich history that spans centuries and cultures, with its origins rooted in ancient Greek mythology and a connection to intellect and wisdom.
People
Annissia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Annissia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Annissia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Annissia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Annissia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Annissia a common name?
We classify Annissia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Annissia most popular?
The single biggest year for Annissia was 1970, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Annissia is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Annissia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Annissia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Annissia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Annissia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Annissia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Annissia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Annissia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.