Karyssa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Karyssa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 921 babies have been named Karyssa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karyssa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,010 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,010
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Karyssa
Karyssa is a girl name .
Karyssa is currently ranked #58,010 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karyssa include Kar, Kary, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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