Clarisa

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Pronounced klah-REE-sah /klɑˈri.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Clarissa — from the Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous; illustrious'Low

In 30 seconds: Bright; clear; famous: Clarisa spells Clarissa. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'klah-REE-sah').

Origin LowLatin

MeaningA spelling of Clarissa — from the Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous; illustrious'

U.S. rank (2024)#9661 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,171

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Clarisa is a spelling of Clarissa — from the Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous; illustrious'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'klah-REE-sah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare in this form, bright-and-clear at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Clarissa comes from the Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous' — Clarisa is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'klah-REE-sah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Clarissa — Latin etymology

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Clari

Clarissa— the standard spelling

Clarisse— the French form

Clara— a source-linked name

Charissa— a sound-neighbor -issa girls' name

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What does the name Clarisa mean?

Clarisa spells Clarissa — Latin 'bright; clear; famous' (from clarus).

How do you pronounce Clarisa?

It's said klah-REE-sah /klɑˈri.sɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Clarisa a boy or girl name?

Clarisa is a girl's name.

How popular is Clarisa?

Clarisa is a very rare spelling in the U.S.