girl · latin and greek
Carissa
say it kuh-ris-uh
What Carissa means
- Latin and Greek from Greek charis 'grace' or Latin carus 'dear' debated
How popular it is
Its use is falling over the last ten years.
In the United States it was most popular around 1990.
Other forms
Karissa, Charissa
Names with a similar meaning
Mila Anna Grace Hannah Ana Hanna Gianna Annie Johanna Myla Amara Jeanne