Charlissa is of American origin, derived from the combination of 'Charlotte' and 'Lisa'. It gained prominence during the late 20th century, with its popularity peaking in the early 1990s. Charlissa means 'free man', with 'Carl' meaning strong or bold, and 'Lisa' being a derivation of Elizabeth, which signifies 'God is my oath'. The name Charlissa typically carries three syllables: Char-liss-a.
The name Charlissa experienced popularity fluctuations over the years with a notable spike in usage during the early 1990s.