Girl · #16,210 in 2026

Norissa

Name: Popularity of the name Norissa in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Norissa, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,210

Peak Rank

#8,317 (1985)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2016

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#8317

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Norissa

Norissa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1981, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 7 Norissas were born — ranking #8,317 that year. As of 2026, Norissa ranks #16,210 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 57 Norissas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Norissa

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

Nerissa
Orissa
Norris
Noris
Norice
Marissa
Marisa
Morrissey
Morrisey
Narcisa
Moreso
Naris

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Norissa

What does the name Norissa mean?

Norissa is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Norissa in 2026?

In 2026, Norissa ranks #16,210 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Norissa most popular?

Norissa reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #8,317 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Norissa a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Norissa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Norissa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Norissa include Mauria, Justi, Sony. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Norissa

Norissa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 57 births in the dataset. Norissa's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #8,317. Use the chart and map above to compare Norissa'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.