Carlyssa

Carlyssa is a girl baby name. Ranked #54,876 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.

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Girl Name #54,876 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Carlyssa is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Carlyssa often also consider Ahjah, Akeiba, Soumya .

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Historical Record

Carlyssa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.

Over 33 babies have been named Carlyssa in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Carlyssa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #54,876 for girl names in the US .

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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#54,876
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Carly #873 Carla #1013 Carlee #1685 Carlie #2515 Carleigh #2619 Carlota #2796 Carli #3052 Carley #3059

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Carlie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carlyssa

Is Carlyssa a boy or girl name?
Carlyssa is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Carlyssa?
Carlyssa is currently ranked #54876 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Carlyssa?
Common nicknames for Carlyssa include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie.
Is Carlyssa a common or rare name?
Carlyssa is an uncommon name, ranked #54876 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Carlyssa?
Carlyssa pairs well with Ahjah, Akeiba, Soumya, Rhealyn in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Carlyssa?
Related spellings include Carly, Carla, Carlee, Carlie.

About the Name Carlyssa

Carlyssa is a girl name .

Carlyssa is currently ranked #54,876 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Carlyssa include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Carlyssa 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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