Karisa

Girl name

Karisa has been given to 2,773 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It peaked in 1992.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,773

Peak year

1992 (161 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1961

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Karisa — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Karinagirl

61,717 babies since 1956

Marisagirl

48,773 babies since 1934

Karissagirl

20,089 babies since 1961

Karisgirl

6,848 babies since 1935

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Jaclynngirl

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Laquishagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Karisa?

Karisa has been given to 2,773 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Karisa peak?

Karisa peaked in 1992, when 161 babies were given the name.

Is Karisa a girl or boy name?

Karisa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Karisa are girls).

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