Larissa

Meaning of Larissa

Larissa means "citadel" or "fortress". It can also refer to the city of Larissa in Greece.

Larissa has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Larissa

After ranking as high as #448 in 2004, Larissa has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Larissa

• Larisa Oleynik
  American actress
• Larissa Wilson
  British actress
• Larisa Dolina
  Russian singer
• Larissa Iapichino
  Italian long jumper
• Larissa Crummer
  Australian soccer player

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Questions about the name Larissa

What does the name Larissa mean?

Larissa means larissa means "citadel" or "fortress". it can also refer to the city of larissa in greece, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Larissa a boy's or a girl's name?

Larissa is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Larissa?

Larissa did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Larissa most popular?

Larissa peaked at #448 in 2004.