Norissa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Norissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 57 babies have been named Norissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Norissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,526 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,526
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Norissa
Norissa is a girl name .
Norissa is currently ranked #58,526 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Norissa include Nor, Nori, Noriy, Noriie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Noy, Noie, and Norkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Norissa include Nori . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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