Larisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Greek roots.
Name Census estimates that about 364 living Americans carry the first name Larisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Larisha today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larisha births was 1987 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larisha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
364
~ 1 in 941,633 Americans
Peak year
1987
26 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2001 SSA rank
#16,790
Tracked since 1973
Census
Larisha in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 327 people with the first name Larisha, which placed it at #27,781 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#27,781
National first-name rank
People counted
327
327 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
76.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Larisha
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Larisha is Black at 76.8%. The next largest groups are White (11.0%) and Two or More Races (5.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Larisha described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Larisha at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American76.8% · 251
- White11.0% · 36
- Two or more races5.5% · 18
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 3
Popularity
Larisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Larisha from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 175 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Larisha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Larisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Larisha
Larisha is a feminine given name with origins that can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language of India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "larish," which means "beautiful" or "attractive." It is believed to have first emerged in the region of modern-day India and Pakistan during the early centuries of the common era.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Puranas, there are references to characters and individuals bearing names similar to Larisha. However, the exact spelling and pronunciation may have varied due to the diverse regional dialects and languages that existed during that time period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Larisha can be found in a 7th-century inscription discovered in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This inscription mentions a woman named Larisha who was a prominent figure in the local community.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Larisha. In the 11th century, there was a renowned Indian poet and scholar named Larisha Devi, who made significant contributions to the field of literature and philosophy. Another historical figure was Larisha Kumari, a 15th-century princess from the Rajput dynasty known for her courage and leadership during a period of conflict.
During the 16th century, a woman named Larisha Bai played a crucial role in the administration of the Mughal Empire, serving as a trusted advisor to the emperor Akbar. Her diplomatic skills and wisdom were highly regarded at the time.
In the 19th century, Larisha Sonam was a celebrated Tibetan Buddhist nun and teacher who founded several monasteries and was revered for her spiritual teachings and compassionate nature.
Another notable individual was Larisha Kapoor, a 20th-century Indian actress who gained popularity in the 1940s and 1950s for her performances in several Bollywood films. She was born in 1923 and passed away in 1998, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the Indian film industry.
While the name Larisha has ancient roots and a rich cultural heritage, it has evolved over time and has been adapted and embraced by various communities around the world, each adding their own unique perspectives and interpretations to its meaning and significance.
People
Larisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Larisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 364 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larisha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 941,633 US residents.
Is Larisha a common name?
We classify Larisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 385 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Larisha was 1987, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larisha is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Larisha in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 327 people with the name Larisha, or 0.11 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #27,781 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Larisha in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Larisha?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Larisha leans strongly female. 323 people counted with this name were female (97.3%), compared with 9 male bearers (2.7%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Larisha?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Larisha is Black at 76.8%. The next largest groups are White (11.0%) and Two or More Races (5.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Larisha most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Larisha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.8% (251 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Larisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larisha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Larisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larisha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Larisha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Larisha?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.