Basilisa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Basilisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 5 babies have been named Basilisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Basilisa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,762 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,762
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Basilisa
Basilisa is a girl name .
Basilisa is currently ranked #67,762 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Basilisa include Bas, Basi, Basiy, Basiie, Basil, Basily, Basilie, Isa, Isay, Isaie, Bay, and Baie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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