Kalisha
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kalisha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 1,293 babies have been named Kalisha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalisha is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #35,047 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,047
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kalisha
Kalisha is a girl name .
Kalisha is currently ranked #35,047 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalisha include Kal, Kali, Kaliy, Kaliie, Sha, Shay, Shaie, Kay, Kaie, and Kalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalisha 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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