Kalisa
Kalisa is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,371 in the US, popular nicknames include Kal, Kay, and Kalie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kalisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 494 babies have been named Kalisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalisa is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #11,371 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,371
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Kalisa
Kalisa is a girl name .
Kalisa is currently ranked #11,371 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalisa include Kal, Kay, Kalie, and Kaliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalisa include Kali, Kaliyah, Kalia, Kalina, Kaliah . 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