Kalishia
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Meaning & Origin
Kalishia is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Kalishia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 15 babies have been named Kalishia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalishia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,449 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,449
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kalishia
Kalishia is a girl name .
Kalishia is currently ranked #59,449 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalishia include Kal, Kali, Kaliy, Kaliie, Kalis, Kalisy, Kalisie, Hia, Hiay, Hiaie, Kay, and Kaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalishia 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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