Nerrissa
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Nerrissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 10 babies have been named Nerrissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nerrissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,582 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,582
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nerrissa
Nerrissa is a girl name .
Nerrissa is currently ranked #60,582 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nerrissa include Ner, Nerr, Nerry, Nerrie, Nerri, Nerriy, Nerriie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Ney, and Neie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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