Karisa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Karisa is a name of American origin, derived from the Greek word for grace. It evolved from the name Carissa, becoming popular in the late 20th century. The name conveys traits of elegance and beauty, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Karisa is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West 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, Karisa 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, 'Karisa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2542nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1553rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3366th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11212th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Karisa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Karisa"
Pronunciation
/kəˈriːsə/
Origin
American
Etymology
Karisa is believed to be a modern variant of the name Carissa, which itself is derived from the Greek word 'charis,' meaning grace.
Meaning
grace
Language Evolution
Carissa, Karisa
Historical Usage
Karisa gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries as a unique and modern name.
Variants & Derivatives
Carissa, Karis, Kara
Modern Popularity & Image
Karisa is perceived as a contemporary and elegant name, often associated with grace and beauty.
Famous People
Karisa McCarty, an American artist, Karisa K. K., a social media influencer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Karisa"
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 "Karisa"
"Karisa" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11867th of 12526 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2542nd of 19264 | 483 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1553rd of 27321 | 1,469 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3366th of 35406 | 717 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11212th of 30306 | 98 |
Regional Popularity of "Karisa" 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 "Karisa" by Generation for Female 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) |
77.02% 2262nd/2937 |
87.88% 3061st/3483 |
78.14% 2749th/3518 |
64.61% 2613th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
36.88% 1359th/3685 |
35.51% 1589th/4475 |
46.57% 2419th/5194 |
24.39% 1541st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
78.00% 3574th/4582 |
76.45% 3948th/5164 |
49.50% 3620th/7313 |
44.82% 3345th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Karisa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Karisa" 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.