Charlotte vs Karissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karissa

Girl #2,663 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, kindness"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,663
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Rissa, Kris

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Karissa Rank #2,663

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2663 for Karissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Karissa

Marissa Brianna Ryan Tyler Melissa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Karissa more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Karissa at #2663 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Karissa mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Karissa means "grace, kindness" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Karissa boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Karissa is primarily a girl name.

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