Carisha is a unique and captivating name of African-American origin, derived from the Arabic name Khadija. It means "wise" or "intelligent," reflecting the virtues of its namesake, the first wife of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. While the name Carisha may not be as widely known as some others, it possesses a distinct elegance and charm that makes it stand out.
The name Carisha experienced a peak in popularity during the late 1970s to early 1980s, with six births recorded in both 1977 and 1979. The highest number of births occurred in 1980 with seven, followed by another peak in 1982 also with seven births. After a gap of several years, the name saw an uptick again in popularity from 1992 to 1993, each year seeing six or seven births. Overall, there were a total of 69 births named Carisha between 1977 and 1997.