Will my child share the name Arissa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Arissa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arissa in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Arissa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Arissa has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 333 places in the last five years. Its peak was #614 in 2012. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Arissa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Arissa is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Arissa a popular baby name in the United States?

Arissa does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1302

Arissa

Arissa is a distinctive choice, ranked #1302 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Arissa in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1302

About the Name Arissa

Arissa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 333 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #614 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2004.

Arissa is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.