girl's name
Jerissa
juh-RIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 49
Jerissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1996 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 1989, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jerissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 36 |
How Popular Is Jerissa?
In 1996, Jerissa 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 Jerissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jerissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jerissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jerissa
- English juh-RIS-uh
Sibling Names for Jerissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jerissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jerissa
How popular is the name Jerissa?
In 1996, Jerissa 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 Jerissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Jerissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jerissa?
Jerissa has 3 syllables.
When was Jerissa most popular?
Jerissa peaked in 1989, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.