girl's name
Norissa
nor-IS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 57
Norissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 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 1985, when 7 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1981.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Norissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Norissa?
In 2016, Norissa 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 Norissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Norissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Norissa
- English nor-IS-uh
Sibling Names for Norissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Norissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Norissa
How popular is the name Norissa?
In 2016, Norissa 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 Norissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Norissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Norissa?
Norissa has 3 syllables.
When was Norissa most popular?
Norissa peaked in 1985, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.