Carissa
Carissa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Carissa
- A female given name.
How popular is Carissa?
Since 1880, 28,447 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Carissa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #240 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #6310 in 1989. In 2025, 46 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Carissa FAQ
What does the name Carissa mean?
A female given name.
How popular is the name Carissa?
Since 1880, 28,447 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Carissa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #240 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #6310 in 1989. In 2025, 46 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Carissa a boy or girl name?
Carissa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 28,447 girls and 12 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.