Clarisa
Clarisa is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,651 in the US, popular nicknames include Cla, Cly, and Claie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Clarisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,113 babies have been named Clarisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clarisa is past its peak , currently ranked #11,651 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,651
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Clarisa
Clarisa is a girl name .
Clarisa is currently ranked #11,651 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clarisa include Cla, Cly, Claie, and Clarie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Clarisa include Clara, Clare, Clarissa, Clarke, Clarice . 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