Find out how popular the first name Arissa has been for the last 47 years (from 1977 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Arissa by gender

Based on the last 47 years of data, Arissa is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 28 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Arissa.

The history of the first name Arissa

The given name Arissa is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. The name is a variant of the Arabic name Arisa, which means "bride" or "newly married woman." This name gained popularity in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly in regions where Arabic was the predominant language.

Historically, the name Arissa can be traced back to ancient Arabic literature and poetry, where it was often used as a poetic term to describe a beautiful and virtuous woman. However, there are no definitive records of the name appearing in religious scriptures or historical texts from that era.

The earliest recorded use of the name Arissa dates back to the 9th century CE, when it was mentioned in an Arabic manuscript chronicling the lives of notable women in the region. One of the earliest known individuals to bear this name was Arissa al-Qurashiyya, a renowned poetess and scholar who lived in Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258 CE).

Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Arissa. In the 12th century, Arissa al-Hamdaniyya was a influential Muslim scholar and philosopher from modern-day Syria. During the 14th century, Arissa al-Andalusiyya was a celebrated poet and musician from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal).

In more recent times, Arissa Nimira Putri was an Indonesian actress and singer who gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. Arissa Larasati is a contemporary Indonesian model and television personality born in 1989.

While the name Arissa has Arabic roots, it has also gained recognition and usage in various cultures and regions around the world, particularly in areas with significant Muslim populations or influence from Arabic culture.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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