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Karysa

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Pronounced kuh-RIS-uh /kəˈrɪs.ə/Medium

Meaning: Karysa is a K-spelled form of Carissa, a name built on the Greek 'charis,' 'grace' or 'kindness' - the same root behind Charis and the Graces of myth. The stylized spelling is modern; the gracious meaning stays with the parent Carissa.Low

In 30 seconds: Karysa is a rare spelling of Carissa, from the Greek 'charis,' 'grace.' It appears in US records and peaked around 1993 (said kuh-RIS-uh).
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningKarysa is a K-spelled form of Carissa, a name built on the Greek 'charis,' 'grace' or 'kindness' - the same root behind Charis and the Graces of myth. The stylized spelling is modern; the gracious meaning stays with the parent Carissa.
U.S. rank (2010)#18396 ↘ Falling
2010 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 130

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319892010

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

Karysa is a spelling of Carissa, from the Greek 'charis,' 'grace,' with a possible echo of the Latin 'carus,' 'beloved.' The K- and '-ysa' spelling gives a soft classical name an individual, modern look.

It was never common in this spelling, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak around 1993. A girl named Karysa belongs to the millennial generation.

Did you know? Carissa may also echo the Latin 'carus,' 'dear, beloved,' so a girl named Karysa carries a double thread of grace and dearness from the classical languages.
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Karysa — Respelling of Carissa (Greek 'charis' grace; Latin 'carus' echo); 1990s cohort; meaning from parent.

Variations

CarissaKarissaCharissaCarisa

Nicknames

KariRysa

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Carissa— the standard spelling Karysa varies
Karissa— a like K-spelled form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karysa mean?

It is a spelling of Carissa, from the Greek 'charis,' meaning 'grace,' with a possible echo of the Latin 'carus,' 'beloved.'

How do you pronounce Karysa?

It is said kuh-RIS-uh /kəˈrɪs.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Karysa a boy or girl name?

Karysa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Karysa?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the nineteen-nineties.

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