Girl · #17,501 in 2026

Larysa

Larysa is a given name. Notable people with the surname include:Larysa Artiugina, Ukrainian documentary film director and activist Larysa Berezhna, Ukrainian long jumper Larysa Harapyn, Canadian media personality Larysa Hienijuš (1910–1983), Belarusian poet, writer and active participant of the national movement Larysa Karlova, Ukrainian handball player Larysa Khorolets, Ukrainian actress Larysa…

Current Rank
#17,501
Peak Rank
#8,052 (1993)
Total Babies
155
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1951
First Year
2008
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#8052
Peak Rank
155
Total Count
25
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Larysa

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Larysa is a given name. Notable people with the surname include:Larysa Artiugina, Ukrainian documentary film director and activist Larysa Berezhna, Ukrainian long jumper Larysa Harapyn, Canadian media personality Larysa Hienijuš (1910–1983), Belarusian poet, writer and active participant of the national movement Larysa Karlova, Ukrainian handball player Larysa Khorolets, Ukrainian actress Larysa…

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The Story of Larysa

Larysa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1951, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 10 Larysas were born — ranking #8,052 that year. As of 2026, Larysa ranks #17,501 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 155 Larysas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Larysa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Larysa is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Larysa

What does the name Larysa mean?
Larysa is a given name. Notable people with the surname include:Larysa Artiugina, Ukrainian documentary film director and activist Larysa Berezhna, Ukrainian long jumper Larysa Harapyn, Canadian media personality Larysa Hienijuš (1910–1983), Belarusian poet, writer and active participant of the national movement Larysa Karlova, Ukrainian handball player Larysa Khorolets, Ukrainian actress Larysa…
How popular is Larysa in 2026?
In 2026, Larysa ranks #17,501 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Larysa most popular?
Larysa reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #8,052 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Larysa a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Larysa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Larysa?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Larysa include Arlina, Hye, Shawnelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Larysa

Larysa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 155 births in the dataset. Larysa's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #8,052. Use the chart and map above to compare Larysa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.