Nerissa: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A sea nymph name from Shakespearean shores.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #11711
- Peak
- #1586 in 1979
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Nerissa Means
Nerissa is a girl name of English origin. A sea nymph name from Shakespearean shores.
How Popular Nerissa Is
Nerissa currently ranks #11711 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1586 in 1979. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Nerissa
- Nerissa is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Nerissa is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
Names Like Nerissa
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Nerissa
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Nerissa.
Questions About Nerissa
What does Nerissa mean?
Nerissa is a girl name of English origin. A sea nymph name from Shakespearean shores.
How popular is Nerissa?
Nerissa currently ranks #11711 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1586 in 1979. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Nerissa come from?
Nerissa comes from English roots. Nerissa is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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