Carisa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Carisa originates from the Greek word 'charis', meaning grace or kindness. It evolved from historical forms such as Charis and Carissa. The name conveys traits of gracefulness and charm. It does not have biblical relevance. Carisa gained popularity in the late 20th century and is seen as a modern and elegant choice for a name.
The name Carisa is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Carisa has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Carisa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6429th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1183rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2093rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5205th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15202nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Carisa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Carisa"
Pronunciation
/kəˈriːzə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Carisa is derived from the Greek word 'charis', which means grace or kindness.
Meaning
grace, kindness
Language Evolution
Charis, Carissa, Carisa
Historical Usage
The name Carisa gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique and modern name choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Carissa, Kareesa, Karisa
Modern Popularity & Image
Carisa is often perceived as a contemporary and elegant name, appealing to parents seeking distinctive yet graceful names for their children.
Famous People
Carisa L. C. F. Pinto, a notable author, Carisa K. Jones, a recognized artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Carisa"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Carisa"
"Carisa" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6429th of 12526 | 63 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1183rd of 19264 | 1,582 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2093rd of 27321 | 934 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5205th of 35406 | 393 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15202nd of 30306 | 53 |
Regional Popularity of "Carisa" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Carisa" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
94.59% 2625th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
34.01% 999th/2937 |
40.88% 1424th/3483 |
35.30% 1242nd/3518 |
31.73% 1283rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
59.78% 2203rd/3685 |
55.24% 2472nd/4475 |
58.26% 3026th/5194 |
35.14% 2220th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
57.75% 4223rd/7313 |
73.66% 5497th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Carisa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Carisa" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.