Klarisa

Meaning & origin

Klarisa is a rare and modern feminine name, first recorded in the United States in 1984. It reached a modest peak in 1994, though it has never ranked among the top thousand names and has remained stable in its rarity since. As an alternate spelling of Clarissa, it may carry echoes of the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'bright' or 'famous,' but the distinctive K-initial gives it a contemporary feel. Parents may be drawn to Klarisa for its resemblance to melodic names like Elara or Marisa, while its limited usage ensures a sense of uniqueness. The name has not appeared heavily in any single state, reflecting its scattered adoption across the country.

Klarisa is a modern spelling variant of Clarissa, itself derived from the Latin name Clarissima, feminine form of Clarissimus meaning 'most bright' or 'most famous'. The spelling with a K likely emerged in late 20th-century American naming, possibly influenced by names like Klara or Kalista. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1984 and saw a modest peak in 1994, though it remains rare.