Kalissa
Kalissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,402 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
Kalissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 1,088 babies have been named Kalissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalissa is past its peak , currently ranked #8,402 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,402
- Total SSA Count
- 13
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Kalissa
Kalissa is a girl name .
Kalissa is currently ranked #8,402 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalissa include Kal, Kay, Kalie, and Kaliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalissa 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