Karlisha
Karlisha is a girl baby name. Ranked #46,765 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Karlisha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 156 babies have been named Karlisha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karlisha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #46,765 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,765
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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About the Name Karlisha
Karlisha is a girl name .
Karlisha is currently ranked #46,765 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karlisha include Kar, Kay, Karie, and Karlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karlisha include Karla, Karlee, Karlie, Karly, Karli . 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