Talissa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Talissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 406 babies have been named Talissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Talissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,403 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,403
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Talissa
Talissa is a girl name .
Talissa is currently ranked #47,403 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Talissa include Tal, Tali, Taliy, Taliie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Tay, Taie, and Talkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Talissa include Talia, Taliyah, Taliah, Talitha, Tali . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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