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Why parents love Karissa- Same Greek grace/beloved with K-SS distinction.
- Three syllables with a bright, elegant sound: kah-RISS-ah.
- The K-opening adds visual sharpness.
- The double-S adds visual weight.
- The Greek Charites heritage gives genuine depth.
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The vibe of Karissa
gracebelovedGreekcharisK-openingdouble-SCharitesthree Graceselegantbright
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Origin & history of Karissa
Greek charis (grace)
→ K-SS variant Karissa
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English / Greek roots
Karissa is the K-opening double-S variant from the Greek charis meaning grace. Same Charites/three Graces heritage.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: K-SS variant.
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Today
Karissa remains a beloved choice, ranking #2015 in the US. 20,026 babies have been named Karissa since 1961.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Karissa?
1991
peak year
Karissa has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #2015), with about 110 babies named Karissa each year. In 1991, 901 babies received the name (ranked #306). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 20,026.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
901
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #306)
(ranked #306)
110
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
1,100
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
20,026
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Karissa6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Karissa's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — grace nurturing. People named Karissa tend to be bright, elegant, and gifted at K-SS Greek grace.
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K-SS Greek grace✦
Charites-heritage◈
Double-S weight◎
Elegant bright♡
Beloved-sharpK2
A1
R9
I9
S1
S1
A1
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Karissa❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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