Berlin vs Karissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berlin

Girl #2,852 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small marsh, swampy area"

Origin: Old Slavic

Cultural Roots

American German European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,852
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beri, Lin

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Popularity Comparison

Berlin Rank #2,852
Karissa Rank #2,663

Karissa is more popular, ranked #2663 vs #2852 for Berlin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berlin ___

  • Berlin Rose
  • Berlin Grace
  • Berlin James
  • Berlin Rae
  • Berlin Skye
  • Berlin Wren

Karissa ___

  • Karissa Lynn
  • Karissa Marie
  • Karissa Anne
  • Karissa Grace
  • Karissa Nicole
  • Karissa Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berlin

Vienna Paris London Milan Rome

If you choose Karissa

Marissa Brianna Ryan Tyler Melissa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berlin or Karissa more popular?

Karissa is more popular, ranked #2663 compared to Berlin at #2852 in the United States.

What do Berlin and Karissa mean?

Berlin means "small marsh, swampy area" (Old Slavic origin). Karissa means "grace, kindness" (Greek origin).

Are Berlin and Karissa boy or girl names?

Berlin is primarily a girl name. Karissa is primarily a girl name.

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