girl's name
Lerissa
luh-RIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 27
Lerissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 5 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 1984, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1979.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lerissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Lerissa?
In 2009, Lerissa was given to 5 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 Lerissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lerissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lerissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lerissa
- English luh-RIS-uh
Sibling Names for Lerissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lerissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lerissa
How popular is the name Lerissa?
In 2009, Lerissa was given to 5 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 Lerissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Lerissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lerissa?
Lerissa has 3 syllables.
When was Lerissa most popular?
Lerissa peaked in 1984, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.