Chryssa is derived from the Greek word 'chrysos', meaning 'gold'. It signifies someone who is radiant, luminous, and precious. The name has been used historically in Greece but is less commonly encountered elsewhere.
Chryssa is not a popular name, with only 21 babies named Chryssa over the span of three decades (1973 to 2008). The peak years for this name were 1998 and 2003, each with five births.