Reiss
Pronunciation: [ r-EYES ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Reiss first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 64 babies have been named Reiss in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Reiss is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,360 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,360
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Reiss
Reiss is a girl name .
Is Reiss a boy or girl name? Reiss is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #49,360 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #35,570. Reiss is more commonly used as a boy name.
Reiss is currently ranked #49,360 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Reiss include Rei, Rey, Reie, and Reikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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