Charissa Girl

Popularity: #940 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kuh-RIS-uh //kəˈrɪsə//

Origin: Greek; Hebrew

Meaning: Greek: grace; Hebrew: a form of the name Charis

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Charissa has its roots in the Greek word "charis," which translates to "grace" or "favor." This term is derived from the ancient Greek language, where it held significant connotations of beauty, kindness, and goodwill. The evolution of the name can be traced through various linguistic transitions, with the Greek form being adopted into Latin as "Charissa," before eventually making its way into English.

The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with positive attributes and virtues. Historically, Charissa appears in early Christian texts, where it is sometimes linked to the concept of divine grace.

The name is notably mentioned in the context of the New Testament, where the idea of grace is central to Christian theology. While there are no specific biblical figures named Charissa, the association with grace connects it to significant religious themes, particularly during the early centuries of Christianity when names reflecting virtuous qualities were favored.

Culturally, the name Charissa has resonated through its associations with grace and beauty, making it a symbol of elegance in various artistic and literary contexts. The name has also been embraced in different cultures, often reflecting the values of kindness and favor.

In some instances, diminutive forms such as "Charis" have been used, which further emphasize the name's roots in grace. Overall, Charissa embodies a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its etymological origins and the virtues it represents.

Famous people named Charissa

In this section, you will find notable people named Charissa. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Charissa who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Charissa who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Charissa Thompson is a sports broadcaster best known for hosting SportsNation, Fox Sports Live, and NFL on Fox.

Charissa Seaman is a singer-songwriter best known for her work in the indie music scene and her album 'The Road to Here'.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Charissa, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ClarissaMarissaElissaLarissaVanessa

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Charissa. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CarissaAlissaTessaNerissaMelissaCassandraJessicaVanessa

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Charissa was first seen in the United States in 1949.

Charissa has ranked as high as #1346 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Charissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Charissa is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Charissa was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Charissa.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 8 8
2024 11 11
2023 8 8
2022 15 15
2021 12 12
2020 7 7
2019 12 12
2018 20 20
2017 24 24
2016 25 25
2015 27 27
2014 31 31
2013 19 19
2012 26 26
2011 29 29
2010 24 24
2009 26 26
2008 29 29
2007 41 41
2006 42 42
2005 36 36
2004 47 47
2003 35 35
2002 41 41
2001 43 43
2000 63 63
1999 63 63
1998 61 61
1997 69 69
1996 63 63
1995 82 82
1994 94 94
1993 119 119
1992 121 121
1991 115 115
1990 149 149
1989 155 155
1988 135 135
1987 147 147
1986 171 171
1985 152 152
1984 175 175
1983 176 176
1982 163 163
1981 167 167
1980 212 212
1979 199 199
1978 137 137
1977 134 134
1976 119 119
1975 141 141
1974 109 109
1973 130 130
1972 114 114
1971 109 109
1970 91 91
1969 59 59
1968 38 38
1967 44 44
1966 36 36
1965 41 41
1964 28 28
1963 28 28
1962 37 37
1961 24 24
1960 25 25
1959 27 27
1958 32 32
1957 16 16
1956 20 20
1955 30 30
1954 26 26
1953 17 17
1952 10 10
1951 11 11
1950 12 12
1949 6 6

Top States for Charissa (2016)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 7
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