Clairissa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Clairissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 507 babies have been named Clairissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clairissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,785 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,785
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Clairissa
Clairissa is a girl name .
Clairissa is currently ranked #60,785 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clairissa include Cla, Clai, Claiy, Claiie, Clair, Clairy, Clairie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Issa, and Cly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Clairissa include Claire, Claira, Clair . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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