Nerissa
- Pronunciation
- [Ne-ri-ssa]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Daughter Of The Sea.
- Origin
- Latin
Nerissa Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,968 baby girls have been named Nerissa. The name peaked in 1979 with 73 US births that year (rank #1585). In 2024, ranked #14738 nationally — 13,153 places below its 1979 peak.
Top States for Nerissa
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nerissa births are: California (224), New York (108), Texas (53).
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7-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nerissa's exact length and starting letter: Nabihah, Nabilah, Nabirye, Nachman, Nachton.
Quick Facts About Nerissa
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