Charissa

Charissa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 10 girls in the United States.

Charissa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Charissa

Charissa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Charissa first appears in Social Security records in 1949. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #779 in 1980, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 5,131 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Charissa in US records

First recorded (US)
1949
Best US rank
#779 in 1980
Peak year
1980
Babies named Charissa in 2024
10
Total since 1880
5,131

Charissa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2701 in 1998
Babies named Charissa in 2025
5
Total since 1996
60

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Charissa mean?

The meaning of Charissa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Charissa a boy or girl name?

Charissa is a girl name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Charissa?

Charissa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Charissa?

Charissa first appears in US records in 1949. Its best-ever ranking was #779 in 1980, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].