Girl Name · English Origin
Clarisa
Clarisa — a girl name from the English tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Strong-willed", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Clarissa is on your shortlist, Clarisa belongs in the same conversation.
Clarisa meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Strong-willed
Origin: English naming roots help connect Clarisa to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Clarisa as C·L·A·R·I·S·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Clarisa is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Clarisa variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Clarisaa, Clarisae, Clarisay, Claris.
- Nicknames: Clar and C.
- Middle names: Pair Clarisa with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Clarisa middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Clarissa, Clarise, Clarice, Clarke, Clark — full picks on the sibling names for Clarisa guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Clarisa? Browse our names like Clarisa 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 Clarisa
What does the name Clarisa mean?
Clarisa means "Strong-willed" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Clarisa?
Clarisa originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Clarisa?
Clarisa has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Clarisa a boy's or girl's name?
Clarisa is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Clarisa in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Clarisa sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Clarisa?
Names that share Clarisa's sound and style include Clarissa, Clarise, Clarice, Clarke, Clark.
What middle names pair well with Clarisa?
Good middle-name fits for Clarisa pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Clarisa is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Clarisa is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Clarisa?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Clarisa share its rhythm without rhyming — Clarissa, Clarise, Clarice all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.