girl's name
Parissa
puh-REE-suh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 112
Parissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2015 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 1988, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1986.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Parissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 16 |
How Popular Is Parissa?
In 2015, Parissa 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.
Where Parissa 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 Parissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Parissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Parissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Parissa
- Pronunciation puh-REE-suh
Sibling Names for Parissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Parissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Parissa
How popular is the name Parissa?
In 2015, Parissa 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 Parissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Parissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Parissa?
Parissa has 3 syllables.
When was Parissa most popular?
Parissa peaked in 1988, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.