Lerissa
Lerissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #59,060 in the US, popular nicknames include Ler, Ley, and Lerie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Lerissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 27 babies have been named Lerissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lerissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,060 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,060
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Lerissa
Lerissa is a girl name .
Lerissa is currently ranked #59,060 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lerissa include Ler, Ley, Lerie, and Leriie. 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