The baby name Rissah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɪsə/ (RISS-uh).
Rissah is Spanish in Origin.
The baby name Rissah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɪsə/ (RISS-uh).
Rissah is Spanish in Origin.
Rissah is a contemporary variant of Rissa, most often used in English as a pet form of names ending in -rissa - especially Larissa, Marissa, and Clarissa. Depending on the source name, its meanings range from “citadel, stronghold” (Greek Larissa), to “of the sea” (Latin maris underlying Marissa via Maria), to “bright, clear” (Latin clarus in Clarissa). Because Rissa is also a Norwegian place-name and the scientific genus for the kittiwake gull, the name can carry an incidental nature and Nordic nuance, though these are separate from its linguistic roots.
As a given name, Rissah appears in late 20th–21st‑century records, reflecting modern taste for streamlined nicknames and creative final‑h spellings. It remains uncommon, with Rissa and Risa the more typical forms. Related variants and elaborations include Larissa, Marissa, Clarissa, and the short form Riss. This flexible, breezy choice offers layered meanings while feeling succinct and contemporary.
Rissah is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 11 times, across 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
Rissah is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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