Carissa

Pronunciation: [ k-ahr-EES-uh ]

Boy Name #13,586 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Carissa is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ahr-EES-uh.

Parents who love the name Carissa often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,586
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Cariie

Also a Girl Name

Carissa is also used as a girl name, ranked #3462.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carissa

Is Carissa a boy or girl name?

Carissa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #13586. As a girl name, it is ranked #3462. Carissa is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Carissa?

Carissa is pronounced k-ahr-EES-uh.

How popular is the name Carissa?

Carissa is currently ranked #13586 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Carissa?

Common nicknames for Carissa include Car, Cay, Carie, and Cariie.

Is Carissa a common or rare name?

Carissa is an uncommon name, ranked #13586 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Carissa

Carissa is a boy name .

Is Carissa a boy or girl name? Carissa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,586 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,462. Carissa is more commonly used as a girl name.

Carissa is currently ranked #13,586 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Carissa include Car, Cay, Carie, and Cariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.