Cherissa
Cherissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #47,106 in the US, popular nicknames include Che, Chy, and Cheie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cherissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 161 babies have been named Cherissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cherissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,106 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,106
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Cherissa
Cherissa is a girl name .
Cherissa is currently ranked #47,106 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cherissa include Che, Chy, Cheie, and Cherie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cherissa include Cherish, Cheryl, Cherry . 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