Darissa

Meaning & origin

Darissa is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1978, a time when invented names and creative spellings were becoming more common. It remains extremely rare, with a rank of 11,932 in 2025, and only about 1 in 229,610 baby girls receiving the name that year. The name saw its peak usage in 2023, though that peak is still very modest. Since 2020, its trajectory has been rising, suggesting a slow but steady increase in appeal, possibly driven by its resemblance to the more established Marissa and Clarissa. Darissa has not been recorded in any top-performing states, indicating it is used sporadically across the country. Its meaning is unknown, adding to its mystique as a fresh, distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name.

Darissa is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1978. It appears to be a blending of the popular name elements 'Dar' (as in Dara or Darren) and the suffix '-issa' (as in Clarissa or Larissa). Its use has been rare, with a rank of 11,932 in the most recent data, but it has seen a slight upward trend since 2020, possibly reflecting a taste for melodic, feminine names with a familiar sound.