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Carisa

♀ Girl

Pronounced kah-RISS-ah /kəˈrɪs.ə/Medium

Meaning: Carisa is a variant of Carissa, generally traced to the Greek charis ('grace') or the Latin cara ('dear; beloved'). The single-s spelling is a modern, streamlined form.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful name: Carisa varies Carissa, from Greek charis, 'grace', or Latin cara, 'dear' (said 'kah-RISS-ah').
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Origin LowGreek, Latin
MeaningCarisa is a variant of Carissa, generally traced to the Greek charis ('grace') or the Latin cara ('dear; beloved'). The single-s spelling is a modern, streamlined form.
U.S. rank (2021)#15711 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,025

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719582021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Carisa is a variant of Carissa, linked to the Greek charis ('grace') and the Latin cara ('dear'). It belonged to the late-century fashion for gentle, flowing girls' names, cresting around 1977. It stayed uncommon and faded as the spelling Carissa held on.

Rare now, it reads as a soft late-1970s variant. Graceful and streamlined.

Did you know? Carisa is a streamlined spelling of Carissa — tied to 'grace' and 'dear' — that rode the soft -issa vogue and peaked around 1977.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Carisa — Variant of Carissa; Greek charis / Latin cara

Variations

CarissaKarissaCarisse

Nicknames

CariRissa

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If you like Carisa…

Carissa— the standard name Carisa varies
Karissa— a like spelling of the same name
Clarissa— a similar soft -issa name
Marisa— a like flowing three-beat pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carisa mean?

Carisa is a variant of Carissa, generally traced to the Greek charis ('grace') or the Latin cara ('dear').

How do you pronounce Carisa?

It's said kah-RISS-ah /kəˈrɪs.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Carisa a boy or girl name?

Carisa is used as a girl's name.

Is Carisa making a comeback?

Carisa is uncommon today; the standard Carissa is the likelier form to be seen.

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