Karissa Name Origin
/kuh-RISS-ah/-
American (Caucasian) 50%
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Canadian (Caucasian) 30%
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Australian (Caucasian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Karissa
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Karissa is of modern American origin, likely derived as a variation of the name Charissa, which itself originates from Greek, meaning 'grace' or 'kindness'. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Karissa each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).