girl's name
Narissa
nuh-RISS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 818
Narissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2022 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 2003, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1964.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Narissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 172 |
| 1990s | 206 |
| 2000s | 217 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 19 |
How Popular Is Narissa?
In 2022, Narissa 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.
Where Narissa Is Used
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 Narissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Narissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Narissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Narissa
- English nuh-RISS-uh
Sibling Names for Narissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Narissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Narissa
How popular is the name Narissa?
In 2022, Narissa 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 Narissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Narissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Narissa?
Narissa has 3 syllables.
When was Narissa most popular?
Narissa peaked in 2003, when 28 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.