Kellissa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kellissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 5 babies have been named Kellissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kellissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,315 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,315
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kellissa
Kellissa is a girl name .
Kellissa is currently ranked #47,315 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kellissa include Kel, Kell, Kelly, Kellie, Kelli, Kelliy, Kelliie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Key, and Keie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kellissa include Kelly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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