Meaning A girl's name of Latin origin, it means "Very dear." Origin of Karissa Latin +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Ameera, Anna-Marie, Claire, Jade, Jewel, Lynae, Nicole, Summer, Sydney Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Karissa ka-RISS-ah Similar Names Carissa Carrissa Canisa Karessa Karisa Kimiko Kara Albina Annabella Albhda Year by Year Popularity of Karissa