Carlissa
Carlissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,822 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
Carlissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 658 babies have been named Carlissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,822 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,822
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Carlissa
Carlissa is a girl name .
Carlissa is currently ranked #68,822 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carlissa include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carlissa 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