Karissa Girl

Popularity: #885 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkuh-RIS-uh / kəˈrɪsə

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: pure; Latin: beloved

Historical & Cultural Background

Karissa is often considered a modern name derived from the Greek word 'katharos,' meaning pure. It gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has been associated with various cultural influences, including its use in literature and media.

Trend Summary

Karissa saw a rise in popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.

Similar Names

AlissaTessaNerissaSabrinaJessicaMelissaKatrinaCassandra

Variants

  • Carissa
  • Karyssa

International Variants

  • Carissa (English)
  • Karisa (Indonesian)

Famous people named Karissa

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Fictional characters named Karissa

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Sibling Suggestions

MarissaLarissaVanessaElissaClarissa

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Karissa was first seen in the United States in 1961. Karissa has ranked as high as #550 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Karissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Karissa (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 8
62%
CA 5
38%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19618
19626
19637
19645
196512
196619
196720
196816
196929
197048
197141
197248
197374
197477
197594
1976112
1977143
1978171
1979179
1980215
1981276
1982264
1983266
1984315
1985368
1986399
1987402
1988565
1989739
1990870
1991901
1992898
1993855
1994770
1995720
1996603
1997588
1998619
1999622
2000649
2001551
2002621
2003660
2004523
2005474
2006471
2007449
2008362
2009337
2010378
2011323
2012304
2013260
2014203
2015196
2016166
2017137
2018110
2019106
2020108
202174
202272
202363
202465