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At a Glance: Name: Clarissa – Meaning: bright, clear – Origin: Latin/Italian – Gender: used for both boys and girls
Clarissa is a Latin and Italian name meaning "bright, clear." It's a full, melodic name for parents who want something with a clear meaning behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Clarissa
Meaning: Bright, clear.
Origin: Latin/Italian.
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Clarissa
Clarissa peaked at #237 in 1994, when 1,185 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had settled at #1159 with 207 babies, so it's a name you'll rarely meet on a playground.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Clarissa mean?
Bright, clear. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clarissa)
Is Clarissa a popular name right now?
Clarissa peaked at #237 in 1994 and is ranked #1159 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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