Karisa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Karisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 2,773 babies have been named Karisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karisa is past its peak , currently ranked #63,814 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,814
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Karisa
Karisa is a girl name .
Karisa is currently ranked #63,814 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karisa include Kar, Kari, Kariy, Kariie, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karisa include Karina, Kari, Karis, Kariyah, Karissa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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