Arissa
Arissa is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Best, excellence, or arbor/throne.
Origin and history
Arissa is a feminine name with roots traced to Greek, where it is often considered a variant or diminutive of Arissa or Arista, meaning 'best'. It also has connections to Arabic origins as a variation of Areesha, meaning 'throne' or 'arbor'. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare and modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,491 babies in the United States have been named Arissa since 1880. It ranks #3539 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1927.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.6 %)
- TX (30 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- PA (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 31 |
| 1980-1990 | 110 |
| 1990-2000 | 467 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,083 |
| 2010-2019 | 626 |
| 2020-2029 | 174 |
Nicknames
Rissa, Issa
Fun facts
- Arissa is appreciated for bridging Western Greek-derived name styles and Middle Eastern roots.
- The name gained modest traction in the late 20th century alongside similar-sounding names like Marissa and Alyssa.