Callisa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Callisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 7 babies have been named Callisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Callisa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,753 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #18,753
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Callisa
Callisa is a girl name .
Callisa is currently ranked #18,753 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Callisa include Cal, Call, Cally, Callie, Isa, Isay, Isaie, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Callisa include Callie, Calliope, Calla, Callahan, Callaway . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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