Girl Name · Greek Origin
Charissa
Charissa is a girl baby name of Greek origin, meaning "Grace". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Charissa often also consider Carissa.
Charissa meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Grace
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Charissa to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Charissa as C·H·A·R·I·S·S·A, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Charissa is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Charissa variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Charissaa, Charissae, Charissay, Chariss.
- Nicknames: Char and C.
- Middle names: Pair Charissa with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Charissa middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Carissa, Charisse, Caressa, Chrissy, Carisa — full picks on the sibling names for Charissa guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Charissa? Browse our names like Charissa guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Charissa
What does the name Charissa mean?
Charissa means "Grace" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Charissa?
Charissa originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Charissa?
Charissa has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Charissa a boy's or girl's name?
Charissa is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Charissa in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Charissa sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Charissa?
Names that share Charissa's sound and style include Carissa, Charisse, Caressa, Chrissy, Carisa.
What middle names pair well with Charissa?
Good middle-name fits for Charissa pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Charissa is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Charissa is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Charissa?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Charissa share its rhythm without rhyming — Carissa, Charisse, Caressa all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.