Grace; very dear
A modern variant of Karissa, which is derived from the Greek word 'charis' meaning grace. It is also often associated with the Latin 'carus', meaning dear or beloved. The double-s spelling adds a contemporary flair to this classic-sounding name.
Less common today
Karrissa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,156 in 1991.
American glamour model and television personality
American actress known for Necessary Roughness
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).