Skip to main content
Back to all names
GirlGermanic

Rissa

RIS-uh

Popularity

#14872

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

313

Peak Year

#12 in 2002

First Recorded

1947

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Rissa is a feminine name of German origin, possibly a diminutive of Larissa, which is thought to mean 'citadel' or 'cheerful'. It can also be a variant of Marissa.

Nickname Watch

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

BrightVivaciousFriendlyIndependent

Want to explore Rissa further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Rissa.

More Names to Explore

View all