Crissa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Crissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 420 babies have been named Crissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Crissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,740 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,740
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Crissa
Crissa is a girl name .
Crissa is currently ranked #35,740 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Crissa include Cri, Cris, Crisy, Crisie, Cry, Crie, and Crikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Crissa include Cristina, Cristal, Cristel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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