GirlGreek origin

Larissa: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

From the ancient citadel, she stands strong and bright.

Origin
Greek
Syllables
3
Current rank
#1723
Peak
#363 in 1994

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1946: #472319461950: #571019501960: #182519601970: #59619701980: #48819801990: #40219902000: #48620002005: #53020052010: #75520102015: #116420152020: #17232020#1#5710

What Larissa Means

Larissa is a girl name of Greek origin. From the ancient citadel, she stands strong and bright.

How Popular Larissa Is

Larissa currently ranks #1723 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #363 in 1994. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Larissa

  • Larissa peaked at #363 in the U.S. in 1994.
  • Larissa is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Larissa is a name with ancient Greek heritage.

Names Like Larissa

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Sibling Names for Larissa

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Questions About Larissa

What does Larissa mean?

Larissa is a girl name of Greek origin. From the ancient citadel, she stands strong and bright.

How popular is Larissa?

Larissa currently ranks #1723 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #363 in 1994. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Larissa come from?

Larissa comes from Greek roots. Larissa peaked at #363 in the U.S. in 1994.

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