Carisa
Carisa is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Beloved, dear, or grace.
Origin and history
Carisa is a feminine given name of Latin and Greek origin, traditionally associated with the meaning 'beloved' or 'grace'. It is often considered a modern variant of names like Charissa or Carissa. In the United States, it enjoyed modest usage during the late 20th century but remains rare today.
Popularity in the United States
3,025 babies in the United States have been named Carisa since 1880. It ranks #3228 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.2 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- IL (7.4 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 161 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,368 |
| 1980-1990 | 712 |
| 1990-2000 | 417 |
| 2000-2010 | 278 |
| 2010-2019 | 78 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Cari, Risa, Carrie
Fun facts
- Carisa is closely related to the Greek word 'charis', which means grace, kindness, or favor.
- The name experienced its highest level of U.S. usage in the late 1970s and 1980s.