Karissa

Karissa 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 65 girls in the United States.

Karissa at a glance

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

About the name Karissa

Karissa 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, Karissa first appears in Social Security records in 1961. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #306 in 1991, and in 2024 65 babies received the name — 20,026 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Karissa in US records

First recorded (US)
1961
Best US rank
#306 in 1991
Peak year
1991
Babies named Karissa in 2024
65
Total since 1880
20,026

Karissa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2717 in 2012
Babies named Karissa in 2025
4
Total since 1996
99

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Karissa mean?

The meaning of Karissa 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 Karissa a boy or girl name?

Karissa is a girl name. In 2024, 65 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Karissa?

Karissa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Karissa?

Karissa first appears in US records in 1961. Its best-ever ranking was #306 in 1991, and 65 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].