Kelissa
Kelissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #33,786 in the US, popular nicknames include Kel, Key, and Kelie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kelissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 92 babies have been named Kelissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kelissa is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #33,786 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,786
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kelissa
Kelissa is a girl name .
Kelissa is currently ranked #33,786 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kelissa include Kel, Key, Kelie, and Keliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kelissa include Kelis, Kelilah . 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