Carlisa
Carlisa is a girl baby name. Ranked #64,356 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Carlisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 1,001 babies have been named Carlisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlisa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,356 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,356
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Carlisa
Carlisa is a girl name .
Carlisa is currently ranked #64,356 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carlisa include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carlisa include Carly, Carla, Carlee, Carlie, Carleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis