Girl Name · Greek Origin
Larissa
Larissa is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Greek origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Larissa — a girl name from the Greek tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Larisa is on your shortlist, Larissa belongs in the same conversation.
Larissa meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Larissa has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Larissa to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Larissa as L·A·R·I·S·S·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Larissa is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Larissa variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Larissaa, Larissae, Larissay, Lariss.
- Nicknames: Lari and L.
- Middle names: Pair Larissa with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Larissa middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Larisa, Lark, Lyric, Lars, Larkin — full picks on the sibling names for Larissa guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Larissa? Browse our names like Larissa guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Larissa
What does the name Larissa mean?
Larissa has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Larissa?
Larissa originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Larissa?
Larissa has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Larissa a boy's or girl's name?
Larissa is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Larissa in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Larissa sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Larissa?
Names that share Larissa's sound and style include Larisa, Lark, Lyric, Lars, Larkin.
What middle names pair well with Larissa?
Good middle-name fits for Larissa pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Larissa is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Larissa is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Larissa?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Larissa share its rhythm without rhyming — Larisa, Lark, Lyric all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.