US Popularity:5139
Origin:Greek
Meaning:beloved; grace
Coming from the Greek word, Charis, Carissa is a girl’s name meaning “grace” or “beloved.” There are many variations of this name that perhaps have somewhat overshadowed Carissa and all of its beauty. Some of these other names include Cara, Carys, Cherie, and Cheryl. Carissa was at its most popular during the early 1990s when it reached 500th in the baby name charts. If you’re looking for a cute uncommon name with a Greek twist, Carissa is an excellent choice.
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Carissa Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Carissa is currently #2693 on The Bump
Girl:Carissa is currently #1861 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Carissa is currently #5139 in U.S. births
Girl:Carissa is currently #2930 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2930
in 2023
+ 288
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • Name Doctor, Carissa

  • 100,000 Baby Names by Bruce Lansky pg. 101

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