The baby name Lorissa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced luh-RISS-uh (lə-RIS-ə).
Lorissa is English in Origin.
The baby name Lorissa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced luh-RISS-uh (lə-RIS-ə).
Lorissa is English in Origin.
Lorissa is a modern given name most often treated as a variant of Larissa, the Greek toponymic name from Larisa, a city of Thessaly; in Greek tradition Larissa also names a nymph. On that route Lorissa carries the sense of citadel or stronghold. The spelling also seems influenced by Lori/Lora (from Latin Laura, “laurel, bay tree,” a symbol of victory), so some interpret Lorissa as a blend that can evoke both fortress and laurel imagery.
The name appears in English-speaking countries from the late 20th century, rising alongside the vogue for -issa endings (Marissa, Clarissa) yet remaining uncommon. Related forms include Larissa, Larisa, Larysa, Laryssa, Laurissa, and Lorisa; short forms Rissa, Risa, Lari, Lori, and Lara are used. In Slavic contexts the core name is Larisa/Larysa, especially in Russia and Ukraine, while the Lorissa spelling is chiefly English-world.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI | Girls | 0 | #33 | 1 | 726 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2009 | #303 | 5 | 2,893 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| United States | Girls | 2021 | #916 | 5 | 8,741 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,228 | 9 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
Lorissa is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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