Shalise Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: sha-LEES /ʃəˈliːs/

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: God is my salvation; Hebrew: Shalom (peace)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Shalise is believed to have roots in Hebrew, deriving from the word "shalom," which means peace. The evolution of the name can be traced through various linguistic transformations, where it may have been influenced by the phonetic and morphological characteristics of other languages.

The transition into English likely occurred through the adoption of Hebrew names and terms during the periods of increased interest in biblical texts and Jewish culture, particularly from the 19th century onward, when Hebrew names began to gain traction in English-speaking communities. Historically, the name Shalise does not have prominent figures or events directly associated with it, unlike more widely recognized biblical names.

However, it can be connected to the broader cultural and religious significance of names derived from Hebrew, which often carry meanings related to virtues and moral qualities. The use of Hebrew names in Christian contexts, especially during the Renaissance and Reformation periods, contributed to the incorporation of such names into English-speaking societies.

This period saw a renewed interest in biblical texts, including the King James Bible, published in 1611, which popularized many Hebrew names and concepts. Culturally, names like Shalise resonate with themes of peace and harmony, reflecting a desire for positive attributes in naming practices.

The symbolic association with peace may have contributed to its appeal among parents seeking meaningful names for their children. While Shalise itself may not have a widely recognized diminutive or variant, its phonetic structure aligns with other names that emphasize similar virtues, thereby reinforcing its cultural significance.

Overall, Shalise embodies a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural resonance that highlights the importance of names in expressing values and aspirations.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shalise was first seen in the United States in 1968.

Shalise has ranked as high as #5953 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, and Utah.

In the past 5 years the name Shalise has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Shalise 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 Shalise was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Shalise.

Year Total Births Girl
2009 5 5
2008 6 6
2006 8 8
2005 6 6
2004 8 8
2003 5 5
2002 7 7
2001 10 10
2000 9 9
1999 7 7
1998 10 10
1997 10 10
1996 9 9
1995 12 12
1994 8 8
1993 9 9
1992 18 18
1991 16 16
1990 20 20
1989 16 16
1988 24 24
1987 15 15
1986 12 12
1985 10 10
1984 14 14
1983 8 8
1982 14 14
1981 14 14
1980 10 10
1979 11 11
1978 11 11
1977 7 7
1976 8 8
1975 7 7
1974 7 7
1973 10 10
1971 9 9
1970 7 7
1969 9 9
1968 5 5

Top States for Shalise (1992)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
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