Charissa
Meaning: Grace, kindness
Origin: Greek (via Dutch)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Netherlands: #301
Total births: 2,106
History: A name of classical Greek heritage, brought to Dutch through centuries of Mediterranean cultural exchange.
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Every number here comes directly from the Netherlands’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #177 |
| Babies named Charissa in 2014 | 17 |
| Total recorded in the Netherlands | 2,106 |
| Peak year | 2006 (121 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #90 |
| Years in records | 1964–2014 (51 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 41 spots |
Frequently asked about Charissa
What does the name Charissa mean?
Charissa means “Grace, kindness” from Greek (via Dutch) roots.
What is the origin of the name Charissa?
Charissa has Greek (via Dutch) origin. The traditional meaning is “Grace, kindness”.
How popular is Charissa in the Netherlands?
Charissa ranked #177 in the Netherlands in 2014 — given to 17 babies that year.
When was Charissa most popular?
Charissa peaked in 2006 with 121 babies registered that year in the Netherlands.
Is Charissa a boy or girl name?
Charissa is predominantly a girls' name in the Netherlands — over 90% of Charissas in registered births are female.
Is the name Charissa rising or falling in popularity?
Charissa has fallen 41 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the Netherlands — from #136 in 2009 to #177 in 2014.
How long has Charissa been recorded in the Netherlands?
Charissa appears in birth records in the Netherlands across 51 years — from 1964 through 2014.