What is the origin of the name Karisa?

Karisa is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Karisa?

Karisa is currently ranked #16385 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Karisa?

Karisa is pronounced kah-REE-sah.

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Karisa

kah-REE-sah

Popularity

#16385

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,773

Peak Year

#161 in 1992

First Recorded

1961

Style

Soft & Gentle, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine name, possibly a blend of Kara and Lisa or a variant of Carissa, with an uncertain meaning but beautiful sound.

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Kari Risa Karis

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Kari Risa Karis

Spelling Variations

Carissa Karissa Karisa

Similar Names

Kara Lisa Larissa Cassia Serena

Personality Traits

charmingintelligentkindcreativeoptimistic

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