Will my child share the name Nerissa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Nerissa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nerissa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nerissa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nerissa is rising: up 117 places since 2016, to #4,646 in 2022. Its best recorded position was #1,168 in 1996.

Is Nerissa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Nerissa 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 Nerissa a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Nerissa

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Nerissa is a distinctive choice, ranked #4646 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Nerissa in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

#4646

About the Name Nerissa

Nerissa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1097 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #1168 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Nerissa is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Nerissa in their class.