Nerissa
Nerissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,823 in the US, popular nicknames include Ner, Ney, and Nerie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Nerissa is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
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Historical Record
Nerissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,950 babies have been named Nerissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nerissa is past its peak , currently ranked #28,823 for girl names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,823
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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About the Name Nerissa
Nerissa is a girl name .
Nerissa is currently ranked #28,823 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nerissa include Ner, Ney, Nerie, and Neriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nerissa include Neriah, Neriyah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis