Cheerful; lighthearted
Laressa is a modern elaboration of the name Larissa, which likely stems from the ancient Greek city of the same name. In Greek mythology, Larissa was a nymph, and the name has come to be associated with a sense of joy or lightheartedness. It remains a rare and distinctive choice for parents seeking a melodic, multi-syllabic name.
Less common today
Laressa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,265 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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