Charissa
- Pronunciation
- [Cha-ri-ssa]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Hope
- Origin
- Greek
Charissa Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,131 baby girls have been named Charissa. The name peaked in 1980 with 212 US births that year (rank #779). In 2024, ranked #9656 nationally — 8,877 places below its 1980 peak.
Top States for Charissa
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Charissa births are: California (490), Texas (347), New York (224).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Charissa
If you like Charissa's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
8-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Charissa's exact length and starting letter: Cacamwri, Caddaham, Caddaric, Caddarik, Caddawyc.
Quick Facts About Charissa
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Charissa against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).