girl's name
Clairessa
klair-ESS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 99
Clairessa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2005 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1986, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1962.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Clairessa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 19 |
How Popular Is Clairessa?
In 2005, Clairessa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Clairessa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Clairessa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Clairessa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Clairessa
- English klair-ESS-uh
Sibling Names for Clairessa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Clairessa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Clairessa
How popular is the name Clairessa?
In 2005, Clairessa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Clairessa a girl's or a boy's name?
Clairessa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Clairessa?
Clairessa has 3 syllables.
When was Clairessa most popular?
Clairessa peaked in 1986, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.