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Charissa

female

Meaning

"Grace"

Derived from Greek charis, used in Christian contexts and popularized in modern English naming during the late twentieth century.

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Popularity History of Charissa

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#9656Ranked in 2024

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#9656

Charissa was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+1727

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Charissa Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Charissa.

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Similar Names to Charissa

female

Anna

AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

#94
|Hebrew
female

Angela

AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

#282
|Greek
female

Ann

“Grace, Favor”

#1141
|Hebrew
female

Andrea

“Manly, Courageous”

#185
|Greek
female

Alexis

uh-LEK-sis

“Defender; Helper”

#506
|Greek
female

Alyssa

uh-LIS-uh

“Rational; or Alyssum Flower”

#399
|Greek
female

Alexandra

al-ig-ZAN-druh

“Defender of People”

#221
|Greek
female

Anita

“Grace Favor”

#1463
|Hebrew
female

Annette

“Grace”

#1304
|French
female

Agnes

“Pure”

#1063
|Greek

Baby Name Lists That Include Charissa

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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