Klarissa
Klarissa is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Bright, clear, or famous.
Origin and history
Klarissa is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word 'clarus', meaning 'bright' or 'clear'. It functions as a modern variant spelling of Clarissa, often influenced by German or Eastern European naming patterns. In the United States, it remains a rare but recognizable choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,877 babies in the United States have been named Klarissa since 1880. It ranks #3304 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1928.
States where it is most popular
- TX (51.5 %)
- CA (43.4 %)
- NY (1.5 %)
- IL (1 %)
- AZ (0.92 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 33 |
| 1980-1990 | 196 |
| 1990-2000 | 885 |
| 2000-2010 | 980 |
| 2010-2019 | 604 |
| 2020-2029 | 173 |
Nicknames
Klara, Rissa, Klara-Bear
Fun facts
- Klarissa uses a 'K' spelling variant common in Germanic and Slavic languages instead of the traditional Latin 'C'.