US Popularity:10115
Origin:French
Meaning:Cherry
Cerissa is a feminine name that will encourage your little one to bask in the sunshine, embrace all the positive feelings, and surround themselves with their favorite things. Though similar to Marissa or Larissa in spelling, Cerissa actually takes inspiration from the French Cerise. It's also the name of a perfume brand, brought to the market by Charles Revson in 1974. Cerissa's definition is most associated with the sense of taste, as it translates to "cherry" in French. Typically red or dark-colored, the cherry is a fruit known for its sweet taste. Every time your Cerissa enjoys a slice of cherry pie or places a cherry on top of an ice cream sundae, they'll be reminded of the fruit their name celebrates.

How Popular Is The Name Cerissa?

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2010
#12509
in 2010
+ 5578
from 2008
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Cerissa, November 2023

  • Behind the Name, Cerise, July 2017

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 105

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