Nyrissa
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Nyrissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 5 babies have been named Nyrissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nyrissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,339 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,339
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nyrissa
Nyrissa is a girl name .
Nyrissa is currently ranked #68,339 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nyrissa include Nyr, Nyri, Nyriy, Nyriie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Nyy, Nyie, and Nyrkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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