Kalissa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkuh-LISS-uh / kəˈlɪsəGreek; English
Meaning
Greek: beautiful; English: variant of Calista
Historical & Cultural Background
Kalissa is derived from the Greek name Calista, which means 'most beautiful.' The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a modern variant. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by modifying traditional ones. The name is often associated with positive attributes such as beauty and grace.
Trend Summary
Kalissa has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Calissa
- Kallissa
International Variants
- Calista (Greek)
- Caliste (French)
Famous people named Kalissa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kalissa was first seen in the United States in 1976. Kalissa has ranked as high as #1309 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, Indiana, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Kalissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kalissa (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 45 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 42 |
| 2003 | 49 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 61 |
| 2006 | 72 |
| 2007 | 79 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 43 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 13 |