Calissa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Calissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 897 babies have been named Calissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calissa is past its peak , currently ranked #8,641 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,641
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Calissa
Calissa is a girl name .
Calissa is currently ranked #8,641 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calissa include Cal, Cali, Caliy, Caliie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calissa include Cali, Calista, Caliana, Caliyah, Calia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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