NAME PROFILE
Cerissa
Meaning 'gift' or 'little wolf' in Arabic. This name describes a person who possesses a gentle yet fiercely loyal spirit, showing great strength and devotion to their community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 461 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1980 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1977 |
| Most recent | 1980 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
CA — 43%WA — 14%FL — 14%TX — 14%NY — 14%
Notable People
Owais al-Qarani (Islamic Saint and Mystic) · Awais Khan (Author of 'In the Company of Strangers') · Awais Zia (Professional Pakistani Cricketer) · Awais Ahmed (Aerospace Entrepreneur and CEO of Pixxel) · Awais Sheikh (Human Rights Activist and Lawyer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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