Larisa
Larisa is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Citadel, fortress, or cheerful.
Origin and history
Larisa is a name of ancient Greek origin, derived from a place name meaning citadel or fortress. It gained popularity in Eastern Europe and Russia before being adopted in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare and distinct choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,458 babies in the United States have been named Larisa since 1880. It ranks #3017 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2006.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.8 %)
- TX (22.6 %)
- NY (12.1 %)
- PA (4.7 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
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 | 53 |
| 1960-1970 | 410 |
| 1970-1980 | 605 |
| 1980-1990 | 705 |
| 1990-2000 | 814 |
| 2000-2010 | 550 |
| 2010-2019 | 226 |
| 2020-2029 | 95 |
Famous people named Larisa
- Larisa Oleynik: Actress
- Larisa Latynina: Gymnast, Athlete
Nicknames
Lara, Lari, Risa
Fun facts
- The name originates from Larissa, an ancient city in the Thessaly region of Greece.
- Larissa is also the name of one of Neptune's inner moons, discovered in 1981.