Clarisa: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: cl-ahr-ees-ah
Origin: Various Latin-speaking regions
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: A variant of Clarissa, meaning "bright" or "famous."

Clarisa is the Spanish version of the name Clarissa, also meaning "bright" or "famous." It has Latin and Spanish roots, reflecting its cultural significance in both languages. The name is a combination of the Latin name Clara and the suffix -isa, similar to Clarissa. While it is less commonly used than its English counterpart, Clarisa maintains its elegance and uniqueness.

Clarisa Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Clarisa is currently #7799 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Clarisa is currently #4410 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Clarisa is currently #3830 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Clarisa is currently #2142 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Clarisa is currently #3915 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Clarisa is currently #2186 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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