Nerisa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nerisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 10 babies have been named Nerisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nerisa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,793 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,793
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nerisa
Nerisa is a girl name .
Nerisa is currently ranked #58,793 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nerisa include Ner, Neri, Neriy, Neriie, Ney, Neie, and Nerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nerisa include Neriah, Neriyah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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