Larrisha
A feminine name possibly of Arabic origin, meaning unknown.
Name Census estimates that about 100 living Americans carry the first name Larrisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Larrisha today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larrisha births was 1991 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larrisha. 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
100
~ 1 in 3,427,543 Americans
Peak year
1991
11 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1998 SSA rank
#15,459
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Larrisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Larrisha from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 67 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Larrisha 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 Larrisha 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 Larrisha
The given name Larrisha is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a feminine variant of the Arabic name Larish, which means "guide" or "leader." The name's earliest known usage can be traced back to the 10th century in regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Larrisha was Princess Larrisha al-Andalusi, a noble from the Umayyad dynasty in Cordoba, Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain), who lived in the late 10th century. She was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her contributions to the flourishing culture of the Umayyad Caliphate.
In the 12th century, Larrisha al-Qahirah, a renowned scholar and poet from Cairo, Egypt, gained recognition for her mastery of Arabic literature and her influential works on philosophy and theology. She was celebrated for her intellect and her contributions to the preservation of Islamic culture during a period of political turmoil.
During the Ottoman Empire, a notable figure named Larrisha Hafiz, born in 1542 in Istanbul, was a prominent calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts. Her intricate and beautiful works adorned many of the most prestigious libraries and palaces of the Ottoman elite, earning her widespread admiration and patronage.
In the 19th century, Larrisha al-Nabulsi, a Palestinian activist and educator born in 1835, played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and advancing educational opportunities for girls in the region. Her efforts laid the foundation for broader social reforms and empowerment of women in the Ottoman Empire.
Larrisha al-Mughrabiyya, born in 1902 in Fez, Morocco, was a pioneering artist and sculptor who challenged traditional gender norms and gained international recognition for her avant-garde works. Her sculptures, often depicting powerful female figures, were celebrated for their unique blend of traditional Moroccan motifs and modern artistic styles.
While the name Larrisha has its roots in the Arabic-speaking world, it has since transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity in various regions, with each bearer contributing to its rich and diverse history.
People
Larrisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larrisha 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
Larrisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larrisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 100 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larrisha 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 3,427,543 US residents.
Is Larrisha a common name?
We classify Larrisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 104 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larrisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Larrisha was 1991, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larrisha is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Larrisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larrisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larrisha 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 Larrisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larrisha 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 Larrisha 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Larrisha?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.