Carisa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Carisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 3,025 babies have been named Carisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carisa is past its peak , currently ranked #69,093 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,093
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Carisa
Carisa is a girl name .
Carisa is currently ranked #69,093 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carisa include Car, Cari, Cariy, Cariie, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carisa include Carina, Carissa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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