girl's name
Sherissa
shuh-RIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 92
Sherissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 6 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 1990, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sherissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 6 |
How Popular Is Sherissa?
In 2004, Sherissa was given to 6 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 Sherissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sherissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sherissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sherissa
- English shuh-RIS-uh
Sibling Names for Sherissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sherissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sherissa
How popular is the name Sherissa?
In 2004, Sherissa was given to 6 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 Sherissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Sherissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sherissa?
Sherissa has 3 syllables.
When was Sherissa most popular?
Sherissa peaked in 1990, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.