Clarissa vs Kamiyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarissa

Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,160
Total SSA Count
207
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clar, Rissa, Clary

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Kamiyah

Girl #977 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, god-like"

Origin: Modern American/Japanese-influenced

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#977
Total SSA Count
266
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kami, Miya

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Popularity Comparison

Clarissa Rank #1,160
Kamiyah Rank #977

Kamiyah is more popular, ranked #977 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarissa ___

  • Clarissa Jane
  • Clarissa Rose
  • Clarissa Anne
  • Clarissa Elizabeth
  • Clarissa Violet
  • Clarissa Mae

Kamiyah ___

  • Kamiyah Grace
  • Kamiyah Rose
  • Kamiyah Renee
  • Kamiyah Leigh
  • Kamiyah Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarissa

Araminta Cordelia Sebastian Lysander Beatrice

If you choose Kamiyah

Amiyah Journee Zuri Kyler Amari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarissa or Kamiyah more popular?

Kamiyah is more popular, ranked #977 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Kamiyah mean?

Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Kamiyah means "divine, god-like" (Modern American/Japanese-influenced origin).

Are Clarissa and Kamiyah boy or girl names?

Clarissa is primarily a girl name. Kamiyah is primarily a girl name.

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