Arisa

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Pronounced ah-REE-sah /ɑˈri.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese Arisa — meaning depends on the kanji (often linked to 'jasmine', or 'a-ri-sa' elements); also a Western Alyssa/Arissa echo; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and worldly: Arisa is a Japanese name (often linked to jasmine) — and a Western Alyssa echo. Lyrical, sweet, and warm.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese Arisa — meaning depends on the kanji (often linked to 'jasmine', or 'a-ri-sa' elements); also a Western Alyssa/Arissa echo; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4366 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 887

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arisa comes from Japanese Arisa — its meaning shaped by the chosen kanji (often associated with 'jasmine' or graceful sound-elements) — and also overlaps the Western Alyssa/Arissa (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical, worldly name.

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese and Western families. Rare, a-jasmine-or-graceful at the (kanji-dependent) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Arisa is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the kanji (often linked to 'jasmine' or graceful elements) — and it echoes the Western Alyssa/Arissa; a soft, worldly name.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Arisa — routes layered

Variations

ArissaAlisaArika

Nicknames

Ari

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If you like Arisa…

Arissa— a fellow spelling

Alisa— a sound-neighbor name

Arika— a companion Japanese girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arisa mean?

Arisa is a Japanese name (kanji-dependent, often linked to 'jasmine'), and echoes Alyssa; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Arisa?

It's said ah-REE-sah /ɑˈri.sɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Arisa a boy or girl name?

Arisa is a girl's name.

How popular is Arisa?

Arisa is a rare name in the U.S.