Carlisha
Carlisha is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,172 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Carlisha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 665 babies have been named Carlisha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlisha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,172 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,172
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Carlisha
Carlisha is a girl name .
Carlisha is currently ranked #22,172 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carlisha include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carlisha include Carly, Carla, Carlee, Carlie, Carleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis