Gender: Female
Origin: Greek, Italian
Meaning: Graceful, Tender Touch, Grace
Pronunciation: kuh-RISS-ah, /kəˈrɪsə/, K AA R IY S AH
Popularity Rank: #15,384
Derived from the Greek word 'charis' meaning 'grace'. Carissa also refers to a flowering shrub in the dogbane family, known for its sweet-scented white flowers.
The name Carissa is of Greek, Italian origin and means Graceful, Tender Touch, Grace. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Carissa is commonly found in United States of America, Canada, Singapore, and 50 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kuh-RISS-ah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /kəˈrɪsə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AA R IY S AH
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Carissa is recorded 2,911 times globally, ranking it as the 15,384th most common name worldwide.
Carissa is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,005 occurrences, making it the 1,793th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Carissa is found among 1 in every 902 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,793 | 1 : 902 |
| Canada | #2,425 | 1 : 1,883 |
| Singapore | #2,536 | 1 : 4,414 |
| South Africa | #9,177 | 1 : 18,610 |
| United Kingdom | #6,136 | 1 : 5,594 |
| Malaysia | #15,761 | 1 : 34,320 |
| Philippines | #2,518 | 1 : 6,225 |
| Hong Kong | #7,429 | 1 : 13,258 |
| Netherlands | #11,545 | 1 : 14,592 |
| Costa Rica | #4,334 | 1 : 6,117 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Carissa from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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