Chrysa

Q: What is the origin of Chrysa?

Chrysa is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Chrysa?

According to the latest SSA data, Chrysa is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Chrysa a girl name?

Chrysa is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Golden"

Chrysa is a Greek-derived name linked to the root for gold, often used as a short form of longer Chrys- names.

Themes:goldgreekshort

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Popularity History of Chrysa

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Chrysa did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Chrysa Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Chrysa.

7 ideas

chrysie

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chryso

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rysa

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ysay

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ccie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Chrysa

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Chrysa mean?

Chrysa means "Golden". Chrysa is a Greek-derived name linked to the root for gold, often used as a short form of longer Chrys- names.

What is the origin of Chrysa?

Chrysa is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Chrysa?

According to the latest SSA data, Chrysa is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Chrysa a girl name?

Chrysa is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Chrysa?

Popular nicknames for Chrysa include chrysie, chryso, rysa, ysay, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Chrysa?

There are many names similar to Chrysa in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek

Syllables2

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withC

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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