Carliss
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Carliss first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 61 babies have been named Carliss in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carliss is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,603 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,603
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Carliss
Carliss is a boy name .
Is Carliss a boy or girl name? Carliss is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,603 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #48,079. Carliss is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carliss is currently ranked #30,603 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carliss include Car, Carl, Carly, Carlie, Iss, Issy, Issie, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carliss include Carlos, Carlo, Carl, Carlton, Carlisle . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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