Carissa

Meaning of Carissa

This name is a variation of the Latin word 'carus,' meaning 'beloved' or 'dear.' It suggests someone who is cherished and loved.

Carissa has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Carissa

After ranking as high as #410 in 2001, Carissa has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Carissa

• Carissa Moore
  Olympic surfer, gold medalist
• Carissa Culiner
  Country music singer
• Carissa Sharon
  Indonesian singer-songwriter
• Carissa Elliott
  Australian netball player
• Carissa Reyes
  Filipino actress

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Questions about the name Carissa

What does the name Carissa mean?

Carissa means this name is a variation of the latin word 'carus,' meaning 'beloved' or 'dear.' it suggests someone who is cherished and loved, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Carissa a boy's or a girl's name?

Carissa is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Carissa?

Carissa did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Carissa most popular?

Carissa peaked at #410 in 2001.