The baby name Brissa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BRISS-uh (/ˈbrɪsə/) or BREE-sah (/ˈbriːsə/).
Brissa is Spanish in Origin.
The baby name Brissa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BRISS-uh (/ˈbrɪsə/) or BREE-sah (/ˈbriːsə/).
Brissa is Spanish in Origin.
Brissa is a modern feminine given name used chiefly in Spanish- and English-speaking communities. It is widely viewed as an elaboration of Brisa, the Spanish and Portuguese word meaning breeze, conveying lightness, freshness, and calm. The doubled s likely reflects influence from popular -issa endings (Marissa, Clarissa) and distinguishes it from Brisa while preserving its airy sense.
As a personal name, Brissa is documented in Mexico and the United States from the late 20th century, rising in U.S. data in the 1990s and peaking in the early 2010s, particularly among Hispanic families. Variants and related forms include Brisa (the base form), Brissia, and Bryssa; short forms Bri, Rissa, and Isa are used in casual speech. The core meaning centers on a gentle breeze and the peaceful qualities it suggests.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PE | 0 | #324 | 6 | 6,350 | |
| GT | 0 | #336 | 3 | 5,948 | |
| MX | 0 | #385 | 29 | 8,339 | |
| BO | 0 | #401 | 8 | 6,868 | |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #516 | 3 | 9,861 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #530 | 7 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #534 | 8 | 7,500 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #562 | 50 | 9,488 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #565 | 9 | 11,342 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #590 | 10 | 8,289 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #672 | 658 | 17,781 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #720 | 228 | 14,861 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #838 | 14 | 14,098 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #877 | 40 | 8,487 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #922 | 5 | 14,506 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #973 | 11 | 5,561 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,026 | 8 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,062 | 17 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,436 | 11 | 9,415 |
Brissa is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:
Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!