Arissa

Arissa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 29 girls in the United States.

Arissa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Arissa

Arissa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Arissa first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1035 in 2003, and in 2024 29 babies received the name — 2,458 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Arissa in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#1035 in 2003
Peak year
2003
Babies named Arissa in 2024
29
Total since 1880
2,458

Arissa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#614 in 2012
Babies named Arissa in 2025
18
Total since 1996
693

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arissa mean?

The meaning of Arissa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Arissa a boy or girl name?

Arissa is a girl name. In 2024, 29 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arissa?

Arissa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Arissa?

Arissa first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #1035 in 2003, and 29 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].