Girl Name
Clarisa
Clarisa is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Clarisa — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Clarissa is on your shortlist, Clarisa belongs in the same conversation.
Clarisa meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Clarisa has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
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 has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Clarisa?
The exact origin of Clarisa is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
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.