Calyssa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Calyssa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 295 babies have been named Calyssa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calyssa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,951 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #31,951
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Calyssa
Calyssa is a girl name .
Calyssa is currently ranked #31,951 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calyssa include Cal, Caly, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calyssa include Calypso . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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