Rissa
Rissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,366 in the US, popular nicknames include Ris, Riy, and Risie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Rissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 303 babies have been named Rissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rissa is past its peak , currently ranked #28,366 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,366
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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About the Name Rissa
Rissa is a girl name .
Rissa is currently ranked #28,366 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rissa include Ris, Riy, and Risie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis