Girl · #12,237 in 2026

Narissa

Enchanted is a 2007 American live-action animated musical fantasy romantic comedy film directed by Kevin Lima and written by Bill Kelly. Co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Josephson Entertainment, and Right Coast Productions, the film stars Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Timothy Spall, Idina Menzel, and Susan Sarandon, with Julie Andrews as the narrator.

Current Rank
#12,237
Peak Rank
#4,536 (2003)
Total Babies
784
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1964
First Year
2022
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#4536
Peak Rank
784
Total Count
52
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Narissa

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

Enchanted is a 2007 American live-action animated musical fantasy romantic comedy film directed by Kevin Lima and written by Bill Kelly. Co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Josephson Entertainment, and Right Coast Productions, the film stars Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Timothy Spall, Idina Menzel, and Susan Sarandon, with Julie Andrews as the narrator.

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The Story of Narissa

Narissa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1964, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 28 Narissas were born — ranking #4,536 that year. As of 2026, Narissa ranks #12,237 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 784 Narissas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Narissa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Narissa 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 Narissa

What does the name Narissa mean?
Enchanted is a 2007 American live-action animated musical fantasy romantic comedy film directed by Kevin Lima and written by Bill Kelly. Co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Josephson Entertainment, and Right Coast Productions, the film stars Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Timothy Spall, Idina Menzel, and Susan Sarandon, with Julie Andrews as the narrator.
How popular is Narissa in 2026?
In 2026, Narissa ranks #12,237 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Narissa most popular?
Narissa reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #4,536 that year with 28 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Narissa most popular?
Narissa has historically been most popular in Washington, Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Narissa.
Is Narissa a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Narissa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Narissa?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Narissa include Tarynn, Shailey, Abagale. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Narissa

Narissa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 784 births in the dataset. Narissa's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #4,536. Use the chart and map above to compare Narissa'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.