Erissa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Erissa is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Erissa often also consider Alexuis, Alayha, Elissabeth .
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Erissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 19 babies have been named Erissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Erissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,326 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #31,326
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Erissa
Erissa is a girl name .
Erissa is currently ranked #31,326 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Erissa include Eri, Eris, Erisy, Erisie, Ery, Erie, and Erikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Erissa include Eris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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