Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharissa since 1970
Babies named Sharissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 71 |
| 1980s | 139 |
| 1990s | 163 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharissa is a modern American name that first appeared in records in 1970, reflecting a period of creative naming trends. It has never entered the top 1,000 in the U.S., and its peak year was 2002, indicating a brief uptick in usage. The name likely originated as an elaboration of Shari or as a variant of Clarissa, using the popular -issa suffix. Despite not being widespread, Sharissa maintains a stable presence, consistently chosen by a small number of families each year, including as late as 2025.
Sharissa appears to be a modern English coinage, likely blending elements from names like Shari (a diminutive of Sharon or Sarah) and the fashionable -issa suffix seen in Clarissa. It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1970. Its use peaked in 2002, though it has never been a common name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shari, Rissa, Issa
Sibling names for Sharissa
Names that share Sharissa's style, for a brother or sister.
