NAME PROFILE
Nerissa
Derived from the Hebrew name Dinah meaning 'judged' or 'vindicated,' as well as an Old English word for 'valley.' This name evokes a personality that is both grounded and discerning, suggesting a person with great inner wisdom and a peaceful, steady heart.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,977 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1979 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1964 |
| Most recent | 2010 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
CA — 50%NY — 26%TX — 15%NC — 6%FL — 3%
Notable People
Denna Laing (Professional ice hockey player) · Denna Thomsen (Professional dancer and choreographer) · Denna (Character in Patrick Rothfuss's The Kingkiller Chronicle) · Denna (Character in the fantasy series The Sword of Truth) · Denna (Character in the television series Legend of the Seeker)
Nicknames & Diminutives
DennyDee
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