Karissa

Meaning of Karissa

A form of Carissa, meaning "grace" or "beloved". It can also be seen as a variation of Charissa.

Karissa has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Karissa

After ranking as high as #434 in 2000, Karissa has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Karissa

• Karissa Shannon
  American model and Playboy Playmate
• Karissa Staples
  American actress and model
• Karissa Valencia
  American TV writer and producer
• Karissa Schweizer
  American long-distance runner
• Karissa Strain
  American ten-pin bowler

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Questions about the name Karissa

What does the name Karissa mean?

Karissa means a form of carissa, meaning "grace" or "beloved". it can also be seen as a variation of charissa, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Karissa?

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

When was Karissa most popular?

Karissa peaked at #434 in 2000.