Clairissa is a unique and distinctive given name, originating from French roots and translating to 'clear' or 'bright'. It's composed of two distinct elements: 'clair', meaning clear or bright, often associated with light or vision; and 'issa', a suffix derived from the French feminine diminutive '-isse'. Clairissa has gained popularity in recent years, perhaps due to its melodic sound and its association with clarity and brightness.
The name Clairissa saw its peak popularity during the late 1980s to mid-1990s with a significant number of births each year, especially notable are the years 1988 (18 births) and 1992-1997 with consistently high numbers ranging from 20 to 22 births annually. After the late 1990s, the popularity of the name Clairissa began to decline, with fewer than 15 births per year recorded since 2001. The most recent years show a further decrease in popularity, with only 6 or fewer births each year from 2017 onwards. Overall, the total number of births with the name Clairissa from 1975 to 2019 is 507.