Karlisa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Karlisa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 120 babies have been named Karlisa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karlisa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,737 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,737
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Karlisa
Karlisa is a girl name .
Karlisa is currently ranked #61,737 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karlisa include Kar, Karl, Karly, Karlie, Isa, Isay, Isaie, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karlisa include Karla, Karlee, Karlie, Karly, Karli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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