Clarisa
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bright, clear — radiant and full of light
Origin: Latin
Popularity: Ranked #5758 in 2025 with 21 babies born.
History: Derived from Latin roots meaning bright, clear.
Similar names: clarissa, clarisse, caris, carissa, calais, carisma, charis, charissa
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Clarisa? About 1 in 158,500 babies born in 2025 were named Clarisa, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Clarisa
What does the name Clarisa mean?
Clarisa means “Bright, clear — radiant and full of light” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Clarisa?
Clarisa has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Bright, clear — radiant and full of light”.
How popular is Clarisa?
Clarisa ranked #5722 in 2025 — given to 21 babies that year.
When was Clarisa most popular?
Clarisa peaked in 1994 with 323 babies registered that year.
Is Clarisa a boy or girl name?
Clarisa is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Clarisas in registered births are female.
Is the name Clarisa rising or falling in popularity?
Clarisa has risen 931 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6653 in 2020 to #5722 in 2025.
How long has Clarisa been recorded?
Clarisa appears in birth records across 85 years — from 1911 through 2025.