Mirissa
Mirissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #21,603 in the US, popular nicknames include Mir, Miy, and Mirie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Mirissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 222 babies have been named Mirissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mirissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,603 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,603
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Mirissa
Mirissa is a girl name .
Mirissa is currently ranked #21,603 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mirissa include Mir, Miy, Mirie, and Miriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mirissa include Miriam, Miri, Mirielle . 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