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Karissa

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Meaning and origin
Karissa is a Greek girl name. The meaning of the name is `love, grace `.


Where is it used?
The name Karissa is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Charissa (In English)


See also
In English: Charis
In English: Carissa


What Karissa`s say about their name
  1. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    It's awesome
    The worst thing about the name:
    People often mispelled my name
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    I would be nathania
    Extra information:
  2. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    I love Nathan
    The worst thing about the name:
    KFC
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    It would be Justin
    Extra information:
  3. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    Is not a common name, and has a lot of benifits
    The worst thing about the name:
    is always misspelled, and can be pronounced rong
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    It woud be jacky, like h*** I'm gonna let that happen!
    Extra information:
    is greek, you don't always come along those and is a aswome name!
  4. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    powerful name
    The worst thing about the name:
    some people misspelled my name,
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    maria
    Extra information:
  5. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    It's not a common name
    The worst thing about the name:
    People spell or pronounce it wrong most of the time
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    My mom wanted to name me jessica, amber, or haley... thank god she didnt!
    Extra information:
    Karissa (my name) rymes with my best friends, Alyssa
  6. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    i love kevun
    The worst thing about the name:
    jacie and cinthia is mean
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    i would kill cinthia jackiee
    Extra information:
    i love cesar luna berna;l
  7. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    It's a fun and you can make up a lot of nicknames with it.
    The worst thing about the name:
    People always think its pronounced Clarissa or Krista
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    My name would be Josephine or Josie.. Thats just not me!
    Extra information:
    I write my name as Rissa. I think its cute and short!
  8. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    its unique
    The worst thing about the name:
    people dont spell it right most of the time
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    idk
    Extra information:
    nope
  9. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    Not alot of people have that name
    The worst thing about the name:
    theres nothing wrong i love my name i wouldnt change it for the world!
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    i wouldnt want another name
    Extra information:
    i love the name karisa witch is my name i think people with this name are very special people!
  10. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    You can also spell it like Karizza is Unique
    The worst thing about the name:
    people get the name wrong with Clarissa
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    There wouldn't be a Karizza
    Extra information:
    I love that name is not too many people have it
  11. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    i love
    The worst thing about the name:
    nothing
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    i would be mad
    Extra information:
  12. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    Its unique and its a beautiful name and a beautiful meaning just like the beautiful people that we are
    The worst thing about the name:
    People mispronounce or misspell my name...but i dont take it to seriously
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    I wouldnt be me.
    Extra information:
    My cousin calls me Clarese all the time as a joke. My nicknames hav been Kar, Rissa, Riss-Riss, Kariss, Caress, but mainly Kari
  13. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    Not many people have it! I love being the only Karissa in my school!
    The worst thing about the name:
    People always spell it with 2 r's. There's only one!!
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    I would hate it.
    Extra information:
    It's just such a pretty name!
  14. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    My name is Karrissa! It's pretty and I get alot of compliments
    The worst thing about the name:
    People mispronouncing it! Ugh! They call me CLARISSA all the time and I HATE it!
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    I would be sad.. I almost got named Kimberly and that is just NOT me!
    Extra information:
  15. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    It's different,alot of boys tell me its a beautiful name and very unique.
    The worst thing about the name:
    I can never purchase itema s like key chains with my name on it but oh well.
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    I would probably have the same name as all my friends,boring.
    Extra information:
    I wouldn't be myself(;
  16. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    not very many people have the name or spell it this way
    The worst thing about the name:
    most people spell it wrong or dont say it right
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    it would probly be kahla
    Extra information:
    i love my name but its really annoying when people call me clarissa
  17. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    Its Unique and No one else has it!
    The worst thing about the name:
    Nothing!
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    I'd probably be named something boring like Georgia or Chloe.
    Extra information:
    Karissa is a AWESOME NAME!
  18. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    Its different. No one else has it.
    The worst thing about the name:
    Ew, people spell it wrong
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    Then my name would be something else i guess
    Extra information:
    Karissa's who are spelled like this are really lucky becuase you're the only one with it.! :)
  19. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    Its Different And I Have Many Nicknames From It
    The worst thing about the name:
    Not The Name I Would Personally Want
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    I Would Be Stuck With The Name Eliece. That Is A Wierd Name.Karissa Sounds Better And More Like Me
    Extra information:
    My Nickname Is Rissa Roo And My Name Is Very Cool:)
  20. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    i'm called kariss thats well better
    The worst thing about the name:
    nothing i love it, it makes me unique
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    i wouldnt be me
    Extra information:
  21. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    It is uncommon.
    The worst thing about the name:
    It is hard to find mugs and other things with my name on it.
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    there wouldn't be me!
    Extra information:
    I wish my name was Megan or Ashley. Those are two names that my parents considered naming me.
  22. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    its pretty and unique
    The worst thing about the name:
    when people pronounce it kaREssa
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    i wouldn't be me.
    Extra information:
  23. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    It's totally unique and so cool!!! -karissa
    The worst thing about the name:
    Some people pronounce it as Klarisa or they spell it wrong
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    then my name would be different
    Extra information:
    not really ~_~ ^_^ -_-
  24. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    not common
    The worst thing about the name:
    people pronounce it wrong
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    then i wouldn't like my name
    Extra information:
    i think the best way to spell it is Karissa!
  25. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    Having the name Karissa makes me unique in a way because you will be unlikely to meet another girl with that name in your life.
    The worst thing about the name:
    I hate it when people spell it wrong or call me Clarissa, Its also quite a long name so some children can't say it at all...
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    I would'nt be me...
    Extra information:
    My Dad wanted to call me Casey so he made my middle name Casey and my mum wanted Karissa my first two initials are K.C.......which means that my dad could've had his wish but i hate the name Casey...lol...
  26. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    u don't see a lot of karissas around ya? so YES we are unique
    The worst thing about the name:
    people have serious problem spelling it right.. with a missing s, or an extra r.. err
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    i won't be happy :(
    Extra information:
    karissa is AWESOMEEEE
  27. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    It's unique!!
    The worst thing about the name:
    Many people spell it with a C or Ch. (I don't know why)
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    I'd cry.
    Extra information:
    I love the name Karissa!!
  28. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    Its unique...
    The worst thing about the name:
    Certain people ALWAYS stick an 'L' into it and call me Klarissa :(
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    I wouldn't be me :)
    Extra information:
  29. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    its unique. not alot of ppl have it,, and you will always get a compliment on how beautiful it is when someone asks what your name is ((::
    The worst thing about the name:
    is there anything?? lol nooo... i mean i think its funny trying to watch ppl pronounce it soo whatever haha
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    that would be weird cuz im soo used to being called rissa or just my name lol
    Extra information:
    not realllyyy
  30. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    People say it's such a beautiful name!
    The worst thing about the name:
    Many people spell it wrong. They spell it with a C or they spell it with a Cl.
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    I would hate it not to be Karissa
    Extra information:
    I think all the Karissa's in the world are sooo lucky we have the best name ever!!!!
  31. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    everyone loves it... I always get compliments on my name. People tell me it's pretty and unique.
    The worst thing about the name:
    nothing!
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    I would wish it was :)
    Extra information:
    I love my name! And I have a great nickname too... Rissa!
  32. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    It's uncommon and then I won't have that problem of people who have the same name as me in the classroom.
    The worst thing about the name:
    I can't get any stuff at the gift like if they have dog tags or liscence plates. That sucks a lot that they can't put uncommon names there too.
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    It would still be Karissa. =)
    Extra information:
    I love my name meaning. My nickname is Kar i like it like that.
  33. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    well, im karisa. but i love the name because its unique and well, it just amazing.
    The worst thing about the name:
    you cant get any personalized stuff at giftshops because the name is uncommon
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    it would be karisa! wait, it already is.
    Extra information:
    i still like kairsa with one s better, but all ways are cool. i only know one other charissa. (im not greek)
  34. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    It's beautiful and it has a lovely meaning!
    The worst thing about the name:
    nothing
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    I would not want a different name
    Extra information:
  35. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    It's not a common name and I love it!!
    The worst thing about the name:
    nothing!!
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    I am glad it is!!
    Extra information:
    I love that my name is not common and when people call my name I don't have 3 other people turning their heads also! I Love my name!
  36. The best thing about the name Karissa:
    It is not too common of a name. It sounds pretty. You can shorten it to 'Kari'
    The worst thing about the name:
    People pronouncing it with the 'i' sounding like an 'e' like the name Theressa.
    If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
    I would want my name to be Kiera
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More `Karissa` links
Karissa as abbreviation
Actors named Karissa
Karissa in the encyclopedia





Statistics for Karissa

Karissa appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 663.. 1991 was a `top year` for the name Karissa. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #306. The last time Karissa appeared among the most common names was in 1980. Our records go back to 1880

YearRankRank
2007663
2006621
2005599
2004545
2003455
2002460
2001499
2000434
1999437
1998428
1997433
1996422
1995363
1994346
1993311
1992309
1991306
1990313
1980765
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See also the US top 1000 names 2007

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karisa
i love my name!
Alessandra
i dont like the name karissa because there is this girl that i dont like with that name.
Rachael
dont like it. its toooooooo fake.
karrissa
i love our name,, seriously i always get compliments about it... and its a unique name.
katie
Im a pregnant and I am planning on naming my daughter Karissa. I also have a daughter named Kadence.
Karissa
I always get compliments about my name. People always say its a pretty name, and that its unique. :)
karissa
i so love my name and noone has the same one except yous
karissa rutledge
i think our name is really spicheal and pretty
Karissa
My almost 9 year old daughter and I are typing this together. My name is uncommon and beautiful. Sometimes I wish I knew one person with the same name. I know two Carissas (with a C).
karissa
awesome
Karissa
I love my name. I get compliments all the time and it makes me happy :)
Karissa
Racheal, that was rude. I think you're too fake :)
Karissa<3
It's kinda funny talking to a bunch of Karissas'...its like I'm talking to myself.
Karissa
I love love love love my name. It's so unique and pretty. I would hate to have any other name. It fits me perfectly!
Karissa :)
Tis my name! Tis a wonderful nameeee
Karissa
people love my name.Its not something you hear everyday.
klarissa orona luna bernal
I LOVE CESAR LUNA BERNAL AND LESLYE AND JACIE AND CINTHIA AND KIMBO AND DESSIE AND ALICIA AND LITTLE ERICK, MOSTLY CESAR LUNA BERNAL <3
Karissa 😝😘
I love it it is unique and haters are just jealous 😃 wouldn't change my name for anything.
Karissa
I love my name. it's cute and I'm always getting compliments on how pretty it is. plus I don't really hear it that often so it's more unique.
kurrisa
i love my name too my parents did the best spelling!


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