Clarisa
Girl name · French · Greek · Italian · Latin · Spanish
Meaningbright, clear · Spanish form of Clarissa
- US rank
- #5,722
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #664 in 1994
21 babies were named Clarisa in the US in 2025. It has climbed 907 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1911–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Clarisa you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 76,336 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Clarisa, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Clarisa would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryClarisa first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1994, when it ranked #664. Today it's #5,722, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowClarisa was 3.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 23,585 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 76,336.
- TrendClarisa has climbed 907 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,722. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningClarisa is a Spanish form of Clarissa, which means “bright, clear”. Our records link it to French, Greek and Italian roots.
About the name Clarisa
Clarisa is a girl name of French, Greek and Italian origin meaning “bright, clear”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-isa”. US birth records list Clarisa for girls from 1911 to 2025, in 85 of those 115 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #664 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,722, with 21 babies.
Origin:French namesGreek namesItalian namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.1 | 476,190 girls |
| 1920s | 2.4 | 420,168 girls |
| 1930s | 1.1 | 925,926 girls |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 girls |
| 1950s | 4.1 | 244,499 girls |
| 1960s | 7.9 | 127,065 girls |
| 1970s | 22 | 45,725 girls |
| 1980s | 23 | 43,687 girls |
| 1990s | 61 | 16,377 girls |
| 2000s | 37 | 26,795 girls |
| 2010s | 18 | 54,705 girls |
| 2020s | 9.2 | 109,091 girls |
Other spellings of Clarisa
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Questions about the name Clarisa
What does the name Clarisa mean?
Clarisa means “bright, clear” in Spanish, as a form of Clarissa.
What is the origin of the name Clarisa?
Clarisa has French, Greek, Italian, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Clarisa a boy or girl name?
Clarisa is a girl name.
How popular is the name Clarisa?
Clarisa ranked #5,722 for US girls in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#664).