Parissa
girl nameParissa entered the US charts in 1986, peaked at #8391 in 1988, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1986–2025
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rank today
#8391
peak (1988)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #8968 |
| 1990s | #11310 |
| 2000s | #15699 |
| 2010s | #15976 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Parissa are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Parissa alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Parissa in 2025?
- Parissa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Parissa most popular?
- Parissa peaked in 1988, reaching #8391 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Parissa with classmates?
- Parissa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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