Lerissa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lerissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 27 babies have been named Lerissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lerissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,060 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,060
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lerissa
Lerissa is a girl name .
Lerissa is currently ranked #59,060 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lerissa include Ler, Leri, Leriy, Leriie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Ley, Leie, and Lerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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