Rena vs Karissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rena

Girl #2,691 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"song, joyful song"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #2,663 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"grace, kindness"

Origin: Greek

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Rena Rank #2,691

Karissa Rank #2,663

Karissa is more popular, ranked #2663 vs #2691 for Rena.

Is Rena or Karissa more popular?

Karissa is more popular, ranked #2663 compared to Rena at #2691 in the United States.

What do Rena and Karissa mean?

Rena means "song, joyful song" (Hebrew origin). Karissa means "grace, kindness" (Greek origin).

Are Rena and Karissa boy or girl names?

Rena is primarily a girl name. Karissa is primarily a girl name.