Terissa
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Terissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 234 babies have been named Terissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Terissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,543 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,543
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Terissa
Terissa is a girl name .
Terissa is currently ranked #65,543 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Terissa include Ter, Teri, Teriy, Teriie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Tey, Teie, and Terkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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