Home βΊ Baby Names Directory βΊ Chrissa
Chrissa
How to Pronounce Chrissa
Pronounced KRIS-uh /ΛkrΙͺs.Ι/High
Meaning: A short, -a form in the Christina/Christa family, from the Greek 'christos,' 'anointed' β 'follower of Christ.' Also readable as an elaboration of the nickname Chris/Chrissy.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Chrissa reads as a short -a form of Christa or Christina, from the Greek christos, 'anointed' β 'follower of Christ.' It doubles as an elaboration of the pet name Chrissy, giving a familiar sound a rounder, given-name shape.
Chrissa reached its small peak in the late 1970s and stayed rare. It reads as a period short form of the Christina family; a woman named Chrissa today is often in her forties.
Variations
Nicknames
Famous Bearers
- Famous bearers coming soon.
If you like Chrissaβ¦
Explore names like Chrissa
Frequently Asked
What does the name Chrissa mean?
Chrissa is a short form of Christa or Christina, from the Greek 'christos,' meaning 'anointed' β 'follower of Christ.'
How do you pronounce Chrissa?
It's said KRIS-uh /ΛkrΙͺs.Ι/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Chrissa a boy or girl name?
Chrissa is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Chrissa?
Chrissa has always been rare, given to only a few dozen girls a year around its peak.