girl's name
Jarissa
juh-RIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 190
Jarissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2005, when 13 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1989.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jarissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 79 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 34 |
How Popular Is Jarissa?
In 2016, Jarissa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jarissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jarissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jarissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jarissa
- English juh-RIS-uh
Sibling Names for Jarissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jarissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jarissa
How popular is the name Jarissa?
In 2016, Jarissa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jarissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Jarissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jarissa?
Jarissa has 3 syllables.
When was Jarissa most popular?
Jarissa peaked in 2005, when 13 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.