Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Arissa Updated January 16, 2026 by Jennifer M. Arissa Gender: Female Origin: American Meaning: Best ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Arissa? The name Arissa is primarily a female name of American origin that means Best. Form of AristaPeople who like the name Arissa also like: Abrielle, Arianna, Amelia, Alyssa, Aurora, Ariana, Arabella, Adrian, Seth, Landon, Aidan, Gavin, Aiden, Andrew Names like Arissa: Argus, Aras, Arij, Arisha, Aarush, Arezo, Arrigo, Arushi, Aragog, Aeres, Ares, Ayers, Aric, Arius, Arias, Archie, Aris, Arash, Aries, Arich, Arisa, Aurica, Arzu, Arch, Arooj Stats for the Name Arissa Arissa is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Arissa is currently not ranked in U.S. births