Arissa
Every Arissa since 1970 — 2,491 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arissa
Arissa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,367 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 2,491 American babies have been named Arissa. Its peak came in 2003, when 221 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arissa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arissa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,367 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,680 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,668 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,329 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,853 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,186 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,933 |
| 2018 | 44 | #3,506 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,779 |
| 2016 | 58 | #2,907 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,621 |
| 2014 | 68 | #2,587 |
| 2013 | 73 | #2,463 |
| 2012 | 81 | #2,316 |
| 2011 | 81 | #2,303 |
| 2010 | 76 | #2,453 |
| 2009 | 100 | #2,042 |
| 2008 | 95 | #2,124 |
| 2007 | 105 | #1,958 |
| 2006 | 88 | #2,187 |
| 2005 | 163 | #1,340 |
| 2004 | 144 | #1,431 |
| 2003 | 221 | #1,035 |
| 2002 | 75 | #2,202 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,848 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,275 |
| 1995 | 60 | #2,218 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,311 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,399 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,568 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,408 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arissa in 2025?
Arissa ranked #4,367 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arissa?
2,491 babies have been named Arissa in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arissa most popular?
Arissa peaked in 2003, when 221 newborns received the name.
Is Arissa a boy or girl name?
Arissa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arissa rising or falling?
Arissa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.