Narissa

“Sea Nymph” — Associated with the mythical sea nymphs known as 'Nereids

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#13178US 2022

7Births / yr

↑Rising

769All-time births

📅 Since 196400

What does Narissa mean and where does it come from?

Narissa is derived from Latin roots, associated with the mythical sea nymphs known as 'Nereids.' It gained significant popularity from its use in literature, especially in Shakespeare's works. The name began to be used more commonly in the 20th century and can be found in popular culture such as the

Cultural significance

Narissa has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of sea nymph.

Peak popularity

Reached #3693 in 1985 — currently #13178 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Narissa?

Narissa works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Narissa Grace

How popular is Narissa right now?

Rising fast — up 1556 spots — currently #13178 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1970–2022#13178 · Top 9.7%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2022	#13178	7	▲ up 1556 · +17% births
2021	#14734	6	▼ down 1107
2020	#13627	6	▼ down 1576 · -25% births
2015	#12051	8	▼ down 3211 · -38% births
2010	#8840	13	▼ down 3830 · -50% births
2005	#5010	26	▲ up 1585 · +63% births
2000	#6595	16	▼ down 1283 · -11% births
1995	#5312	18	▼ down 853 · -18% births
1990	#4459	22	▼ down 766 · -4% births
1985	#3693	23	▲ up 2453 · +109% births
1980	#6146	11	▲ up 717 · +38% births
1975	#6863	8	▲ up 1913 · +60% births
1970	#8776	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Narissa

Best Year1985Rank #3693

Peak Count26

Average Rank#8406

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1970 - 202213 years

The story of Narissa

Narissa is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1964. With 769 total births recorded, Narissa remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #8776 in 1970, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #13178 in 2022.

Names that peaked alongside Narissa in 1985:

Jessica Ashley Jennifer Amanda Sarah

Narissa by decade

Narissa peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →

Decade	Births
1960s	6
1970s	66
1980s	172
1990s	206
2000s ★	216
2010s	97
2020s	6

💎Narissa has only 769 total recorded births since 1964 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Narissa?

Common

NarNarieNaryIssa

What names sound and feel like Narissa?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Narissa also consider these

Narcissa

Greece · Daffodil; related to

American · A blend of

Darissa

American · A blend of

Common questions about the name Narissa

What does the name Narissa mean?

Narissa means "Sea Nymph" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Narissa?

Narissa is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Narissa have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Narissa?

Narissa originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Narissa?

Narissa pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Narissa trending right now?

Narissa is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.