Clarrissa
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Clarrissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 357 babies have been named Clarrissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clarrissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,385 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,385
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Clarrissa
Clarrissa is a girl name .
Clarrissa is currently ranked #12,385 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clarrissa include Cla, Clar, Clary, Clarie, Clarr, Clarry, Clarrie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Issa, and Cly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Clarrissa 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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