Bright, clear, or famous
Clorissa is a rare elaboration of the name Clara or Clarissa. It combines the Latin root for clarity and brightness with a rhythmic, feminine suffix, likely influenced by the name Chloris from Greek mythology.
Less common today
Clorissa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,145 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The Greek goddess of flowers and spring · Greek Mythology
