girl's name
Mirissa
mih-RIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 222
Mirissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 7 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 1996, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1985.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Mirissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 124 |
| 2000s | 49 |
How Popular Is Mirissa?
In 2008, Mirissa was given to 7 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 Mirissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mirissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mirissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mirissa
- English mih-RIS-uh
Sibling Names for Mirissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mirissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mirissa
How popular is the name Mirissa?
In 2008, Mirissa was given to 7 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 Mirissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Mirissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mirissa?
Mirissa has 3 syllables.
When was Mirissa most popular?
Mirissa peaked in 1996, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.