Claressa
Claressa is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,487 in the US, popular nicknames include Cla, Cly, and Claie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Claressa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 396 babies have been named Claressa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Claressa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,487 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,487
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Claressa
Claressa is a girl name .
Claressa is currently ranked #13,487 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Claressa include Cla, Cly, Claie, and Clarie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Claressa include Clara, Clare, Clarissa, Clarke, Clarice . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis