What does the name Carissa mean?

The name Carissa means "Grace, kindness".

What is the origin of the name Carissa?

Carissa is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 45 babies were named Carissa in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Carissa is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 45 ↘

All-Time Total: 28,400

Peak Year: 1992

Carissa is of Greek origin, derived from the word "charis" meaning "grace" or "kindness."

Girl names closely related to Carissa

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Boy names closely related to Carissa

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Names with similar meaning to Carissa

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Births per year in the United States

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