Sarissa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-RIS-ah / /səˈrɪsə/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: 'a kind of spear'; English: 'derived from a place name'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sarissa has roots in ancient Greek, where it referred to a type of long spear used by Macedonian soldiers. It has also been adopted in English-speaking cultures, often as a modern name. The name is relatively uncommon, which may appeal to parents seeking unique names for their daughters.
Trend Summary
The name Sarissa has not been widely popular in the United States, resulting in a low frequency of use.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sarissa was first seen in the United States in 1986. Sarissa has ranked as high as #1340 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Sarissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 |