Salissa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Salissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 6 babies have been named Salissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Salissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,169 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #29,169
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Salissa
Salissa is a girl name .
Salissa is currently ranked #29,169 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Salissa include Sal, Sali, Saliy, Saliie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Say, Saie, and Salkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Salissa include Salina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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