Unknown; possibly a modern elaboration or variant of Larissa.
Yarisa is a rare name with an unclear etymology, likely created as a modern phonetic variation of names like Larissa or Marisa. In some contexts, it is used within Spanish-speaking communities as a creative combination or elaboration. Because it lacks a singular historical root, its meaning is often interpreted through the names it resembles.
Less common today
Yarisa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,527 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
