Grace or very dear
A modern variant of Carissa, derived from the Greek word 'charis' meaning grace. It is also associated with the Latin 'carus', meaning dear or beloved. The name gained some popularity in the late 20th century as a more unique alternative to Karen or Marissa.
Less common today
Karisa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,111 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress and model
A character in the video game series Xenoblade Chronicles · Xenoblade Chronicles
