Celissa
Celissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,520 in the US, popular nicknames include Cel, Cey, and Celie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Celissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1966.
Over 44 babies have been named Celissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Celissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,520 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,520
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Celissa
Celissa is a girl name .
Celissa is currently ranked #16,520 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Celissa include Cel, Cey, Celie, and Celiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Celissa include Celine, Celia, Celina . 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