Girl
Karissa
beloved, grace
About Karissa
Sophistication and femininity interweave throughout this polished, elegant name that exudes grace and confidence in equal measure. Karissa possesses a refined quality that suggests intelligence and poise, making it suitable for someone destined for achievement and distinction. The three-syllable structure provides rhythm and substance, while the soft sounds maintain approachability and warmth. It's familiar enough to feel comfortable yet uncommon enough to maintain individuality in most settings. The name carries well across cultures and languages, making it practical for increasingly global communities. Karissa balances strength with softness beautifully, creating a complete package that works wonderfully from childhood through accomplished adulthood.
Popularity of the Name Karissa
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | #969 | |
| 1978 | #860 | |
| 1979 | #865 | |
| 1980 | #768 | |
| 1981 | #643 | |
| 1982 | #673 | |
| 1983 | #650 | |
| 1984 | #579 | |
| 1985 | #542 | |
| 1986 | #518 | |
| 1987 | #517 | |
| 1988 | #414 | |
| 1989 | #346 | |
| 1990 | #313 | |
| 1991 | #306 | #413 |
| 1992 | #309 | #387 |
| 1993 | #312 | #412 |
| 1994 | #345 | #441 |
| 1995 | #363 | #335 |
| 1996 | #422 | #460 |
| 1997 | #433 | #404 |
| 1998 | #429 | #421 |
| 1999 | #437 | #450 |
| 2000 | #434 | #516 |
| 2001 | #500 | #516 |
| 2002 | #460 | #536 |
| 2003 | #455 | #584 |
| 2004 | #546 | #597 |
| 2005 | #598 | #636 |
| 2006 | #617 | #560 |
| 2007 | #661 | #708 |
| 2008 | #798 | #768 |
| 2009 | #832 | #668 |
| 2010 | #737 | #800 |
| 2011 | #821 | #717 |
| 2012 | #879 | #908 |
| 2013 | #968 | #756 |
Top names by country: United States · Canada
Variations of Name Karissa
Names Similar to Karissa
Nicknames for Karissa
- Kari
- Rissa
- Karis
- Issy
Famous People Named Karissa
| Karissa Schweizer | American distance runner |
| Karissa McLaughlin | American basketball player |
| Karissa Cook | American beach volleyball player |
| Karissa Ella | Country music singer |
| Karissa Lee Staples | Actress |
| Karissa Staples | Actress |
| Karissa Hadden | Singer-songwriter |
| Karissa Tynes | Actress |
| Karissa Neely | Journalist |
| Karissa Shannon | Model and actress |
| Karissa Mooney | Actress |
| Karissa Rivera | Dancer and choreographer |
| Karissa Bannister | Singer |
| Karissa Lam | Hong Kong model |
| Karissa D. Haugeberg | Historian and author |
| Karissa Tolman | Miss Utah 2016 |
| Karissa Jackson | Singer and actress |
| Karissa Baddie | TikTok personality |
Characters Named Karissa
| Karissa Maldonado | Character in the novel "Heart of Flames" by Nicki Pau Preto |
| Karissa McKay | Character in the "Key West" series by Tami Hoag |
| Karissa Walker | Character in the "Billionaire Unloved" series by J.S. Scott |
| Karissa Montgomery | Character in the "Broken Love" series by B.B. Reid |
| Karissa Donovan | Character in the "Off-Campus" series by Elle Kennedy |
| Karissa Bloom | Character in the "Jupiter Point" series by Jennifer Bernard |
| Karissa Carver | Character in the "Angel's Cove" series by Lisa Grace |
| Karissa Whitton | Character in the "The Eternity Road" series by Lana Melyan |
| Karissa Decker | Character in the "The Blackwell Brothers" series by Melinda Curtis |
| Karissa Rourke | Character in the "Crestler's Key" series by Veronica Del Rosa |
| Karissa Masters | Character in the "Not Quite" series by Catherine Bybee |
| Karissa Vance | Character in the "Delos Series" by Lindsay McKenna |
| Karissa Söderberg | Character in the "Vampires of Moscow" series by Caia Daniels |
| Karissa Trent | Character in the "Holiday, Montana" series by Carrie Ann Ryan |
| Karissa Reynolds | Character in the "Redemption" series by Kate McCarthy |
| Karissa Dufresne | Character in the "Emerald Springs Legacy" series by Monica Tillery |
| Karissa Brooks | Character in the "Emerald Creek" series by Tara Taylor Quinn |
| Karissa Maltese | Character in the "Gilda Wright Mysteries" series by Diane Bator |
| Karissa James | Character in the "House of Kings" series by Simone Rivers |
| Karissa Chase | Character in the "The Chase Brothers" series by Lauren Dane |