Salissa

Salissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #29,169 in the US, popular nicknames include Sal, Say, and Salie.

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Girl Name #29,169 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Salissa is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Salissa often also consider Eola, Abisha, Deanie .

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Historical Record

Salissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.

Over 6 babies have been named Salissa in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Salissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,169 for girl names in the US .

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#29,169
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#29,169
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Salina #4701

Nicknames

Sal Say Salie Saliie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salissa

Is Salissa a boy or girl name?
Salissa is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Salissa?
Salissa is currently ranked #29169 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Salissa?
Common nicknames for Salissa include Sal, Say, Salie, and Saliie.
Is Salissa a common or rare name?
Salissa is an uncommon name, ranked #29169 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Salissa?
Salissa pairs well with Eola, Abisha, Deanie, Venia in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Salissa?
Related spellings include Salina.

About the Name Salissa

Salissa is a girl name .

Salissa is currently ranked #29,169 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Salissa include Sal, Say, Salie, and Saliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Salissa include Salina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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