Lorissa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lorissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 1,245 babies have been named Lorissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lorissa is past its peak , currently ranked #63,277 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,277
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lorissa
Lorissa is a girl name .
Lorissa is currently ranked #63,277 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lorissa include Lor, Lori, Loriy, Loriie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Loy, Loie, and Lorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lorissa include Lori . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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