Karlissa Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kar-LIS-ah //kɑːrˈlɪsə//
Origin: English; German
Meaning: English: free woman; German: strong
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Karlissa is a modern feminine variant of the name Karl, which has its roots in the Germanic word "karla," meaning "free man" or "manly." The name Karl itself has been used in various forms across different cultures, including Charles in French and Carlo in Italian. The transition of Karl into English occurred through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it was adopted into the English language as Charles.
The feminine form, Karlissa, likely emerged in the 20th century as a blend of Karl and the common feminine suffix "-issa," which is often used in names to denote a female counterpart or to create a more elegant or distinctive version of a name. Historically, the name Karl has been borne by numerous notable figures, including Charlemagne (Charles the Great), who was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800 AD and played a significant role in the Carolingian Renaissance.
The name has also been associated with various kings and rulers throughout Europe, particularly in Germany and France, where it has maintained a strong presence. The name's variants have appeared in significant literary and religious texts, including the King James Bible, which features the name Charles in its translation of biblical figures.
Culturally, the name Karl and its derivatives have been associated with strength, leadership, and nobility, contributing to its enduring appeal. The addition of the suffix "-issa" in Karlissa not only feminizes the name but also aligns it with a tradition of creating names that convey grace and femininity.
This blend of historical significance and cultural resonance has allowed the name Karlissa to emerge as a unique option within the broader context of names derived from Karl.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Karlissa was first seen in the United States in 1984.
Karlissa has ranked as high as #1218 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Karlissa has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Karlissa is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Karlissa was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Karlissa
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Karlissa.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |