Irma vs Karissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irm

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Irma Rank #2,608
Karissa Rank #2,663

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 vs #2663 for Karissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irma ___

  • Irma Louise
  • Irma Mae
  • Irma Jean
  • Irma Rose
  • Irma Grace
  • Irma Ann

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 Irma

Gertrude Bertha Otto Karl Hildegard

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Marissa Brianna Ryan Tyler Melissa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irma or Karissa more popular?

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 compared to Karissa at #2663 in the United States.

What do Irma and Karissa mean?

Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Karissa means "grace, kindness" (Greek origin).

Are Irma and Karissa boy or girl names?

Irma is primarily a girl name. Karissa is primarily a girl name.

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