Of the sea; or a modern blend of Daria and Marissa
Darissa is a modern American name likely created as a blend of Daria, meaning 'possessing goodness,' and Marissa, meaning 'of the sea.' It may also be interpreted as a variant of the Greek name Larissa, which refers to a citadel. Because of its rare usage, it carries a sense of individuality while remaining phonetically familiar.
Less common today
Darissa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,762 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).