Laughter; sand; or morning star
Risa is a cross-cultural name with distinct roots. In Latin-based languages, it is derived from the word for laughter. In Japanese, it is often formed from kanji meaning 'sand' and 'gossamer' or 'village', while in some contexts it is associated with the morning star.
Less common today
Risa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,944 in 1990.
Award-winning Japanese novelist
Japanese pop singer and actress
Main character in the Unwind series · Unwind
Protagonist of the manga and anime series · Lovely Complex
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
