Cherissa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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
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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, Cher, Chery, Cherie, Cheri, Cheriy, Cheriie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Chy, and Chie. 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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