Narissa
Narissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,751 in the US, popular nicknames include Nar, Nay, and Narie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Narissa is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Narissa often also consider Claudinette, Venesia, Deshanna .
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Historical Record
Narissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 784 babies have been named Narissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Narissa is past its peak , currently ranked #22,751 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,751
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Narissa
Narissa is a girl name .
Narissa is currently ranked #22,751 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Narissa include Nar, Nay, Narie, and Nariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Narissa include Nariah, Nariyah, Nari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis