Sherissa
Sherissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #34,747 in the US, popular nicknames include She, Shy, and Sheie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Sherissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 92 babies have been named Sherissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sherissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,747 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,747
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Sherissa
Sherissa is a girl name .
Sherissa is currently ranked #34,747 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sherissa include She, Shy, Sheie, and Sherie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sherissa include Sherlyn . 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