Karissa vs Rena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rena

Girl #2,691 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song, joyful song"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Japanese Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,691
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren

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Popularity Comparison

Karissa Rank #2,663
Rena Rank #2,691

Karissa is more popular, ranked #2663 vs #2691 for Rena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karissa ___

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

Rena ___

  • Rena Marie
  • Rena Grace
  • Rena Louise
  • Rena Sofia
  • Rena Claire
  • Rena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karissa

Marissa Brianna Ryan Tyler Melissa

If you choose Rena

Leah Mara Naomi Joel Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karissa or Rena more popular?

Karissa is more popular, ranked #2663 compared to Rena at #2691 in the United States.

What do Karissa and Rena mean?

Karissa means "grace, kindness" (Greek origin). Rena means "song, joyful song" (Hebrew origin).

Are Karissa and Rena boy or girl names?

Karissa is primarily a girl name. Rena is primarily a girl name.

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