Larissa
l(a)-rissa,
lar(is)-sa
US Popularity:2887
Origin:Greek
Meaning:citadel
Larissa is a girl's name of Greek origin thought to derive from the ancient city of the same name. Meaning "citadel," Larissa, or Lárissa, was once the seat of the Aleuadae clan whose founder Aleuas, claimed descent from Hercules. And so the tone was set for Thessaly's largest city, beckoning the learned minds of Hippocrates and the noble poet Pindar. A haven for creativity and silken cloths, the city also shares its name with the nymph, Larissa, infusing the title with an air of mythos. Today the name continues to evoke the same fascinating allure, personified by its bestowal upon one of Neptune's moons.
Larissa Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Larissa is currently #1634 on The Bump
Girl:Larissa is currently #730 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Larissa is currently #2887 in U.S. births
Girl:Larissa is currently #1083 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2887
in 2022
- 87
from 2021
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