Bright, clear, or famous
Claryssa is a modern elaboration of Clarissa, which itself stems from the Latin name Clarice. It ultimately derives from the Latin word 'clarus', signifying clarity and brilliance. This specific spelling adds a contemporary flair to a name that has been used since the Middle Ages.
Less common today
Claryssa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,091 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist of the Shadowhunters series, often spelled Clary · The Mortal Instruments
