Carrissa
Carrissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #62,941 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Carrissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 965 babies have been named Carrissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carrissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,941 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,941
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Carrissa
Carrissa is a girl name .
Carrissa is currently ranked #62,941 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carrissa include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carrissa include Carrie . 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