Karisa
Karisa is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Grace or beloved.
Origin and history
Karisa is a feminine given name, often considered a modern spelling variant of Carissa (derived from the Greek 'charis', meaning grace) or a elaboration of Kari. It gained modest usage in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a rare choice given to fewer than a dozen girls per year.
Popularity in the United States
2,773 babies in the United States have been named Karisa since 1880. It ranks #3361 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2078.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.8 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- PA (8.7 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
- WA (6.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 374 |
| 1980-1990 | 717 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,017 |
| 2000-2010 | 456 |
| 2010-2019 | 144 |
| 2020-2029 | 23 |
Famous people named Karisa
- Karisa Shannon: Model, Television personality
Nicknames
Kari, Rissa, Karis
Fun facts
- Karisa is an alternative phonetic spelling of Carissa, replacing the initial 'C' with 'K'.
- The name experienced its highest relative popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.