Anyssa is a beautiful and unique name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word "anyssus" which means "belonging to Annis". Annis was an ancient Roman family name, and the name Anyssa is thought to have been used as a female form of this family name. The name Anyssa has also been associated with Saint Anyssa, who was a Christian martyr during the reign of Diocletian in the 4th century. She is said to have been a nurse or companion to Queen Alexandra, wife of Emperor Diocletian. Although there are no widespread traditions or cultural practices associated with the name Anyssa, it has gained popularity as a unique and elegant choice for a girl's name in recent years.
"Anyssa saw its peak popularity from 1992 to 2003, with over 100 births per year each year during that period. However, it has since declined significantly, with only 7 births in 2021 and 11 in 2023. Overall, the name Anyssa has been given to 2070 newborns since 1987."