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Rayssa

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Pronounced RAY-suh /ˈreɪsə/Low

Meaning: Rayssa is a Brazilian-Portuguese spelling of Raissa, a name of debated origin often linked to a Greek word for 'rose' or to a sense of 'easygoing, carefree.' The double s and y reflect Portuguese styling; the name is popular in Brazil.Low

In 30 seconds: Rayssa is a Brazilian-Portuguese spelling of Raissa, tied to Greek for 'rose' or 'carefree.' It stayed rare in the US and peaked around 2005 (said RAY-suh).
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Origin LowPortuguese, Greek
MeaningRayssa is a Brazilian-Portuguese spelling of Raissa, a name of debated origin often linked to a Greek word for 'rose' or to a sense of 'easygoing, carefree.' The double s and y reflect Portuguese styling; the name is popular in Brazil.
U.S. rank (2022)#14905 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 90

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200520052022

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

Rayssa is a Portuguese-style spelling of Raissa, a name popular in Brazil and among Slavic and Greek communities. Its meaning is debated, with links to a Greek word for 'rose' and to a sense of being 'carefree.' The Rayssa form marks its Brazilian route into American records.

It was never common in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak around 2005. A girl named Rayssa then is a teenager or young adult today.

Did you know? Rayssa is a fashionable spelling in Brazil, where sportswomen and public figures have carried it, though in the United States it has always stayed a rare, distinctive choice.
Overall data confidence 42%
References - Rayssa — Brazilian-Portuguese spelling of Raissa; Greek 'rose'/'carefree'

Variations

RaissaRaisaRayzaRaysa

Nicknames

RayRai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rayssa mean?

It is a Brazilian-Portuguese spelling of Raissa, linked to a Greek word for 'rose' or a sense of 'carefree.'

How do you pronounce Rayssa?

It is said RAY-suh /ˈreɪsə/ - two syllables.

Is Rayssa a boy or girl name?

Rayssa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Rayssa?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the two-thousands.

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