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Sharisse
How to Pronounce Sharisse
Pronounced shuh-REES /ΚΙΛriΛs/High
Meaning: Sharisse is a phonetic, -isse elaboration in the family of Charisse and Cherisse, names generally linked to the Greek charis, 'grace' or 'favor', and the French cherir, 'to cherish'. The Sh- spelling reflects the soft opening sound.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
Sharisse belongs to the Charisse and Cherisse group, names usually traced to the Greek charis, 'grace' or 'favor' β the root of 'charisma' β with a nod to the French cherir, 'to cherish'. The Sh- respelling makes the soft opening explicit and marks it as an American elaboration.
It was a rare late-century choice, cresting around the mid-nineteen-eighties and easing back after. A Sharisse today is likely a Gen-Xer; the name is a period elaboration, graceful in sound but not part of a current revival.
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What does the name Sharisse mean?
Sharisse is an elaboration of Charisse, generally linked to the Greek charis, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.
How do you pronounce Sharisse?
It's said shuh-REES /ΚΙΛriΛs/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Sharisse a boy or girl name?
Sharisse is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Sharisse?
Sharisse has always been rare, a late-century -isse elaboration that has since faded.