Holding steady.
Popularity of Calisa since 1970
Babies named Calisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Calisa is a rare, modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1970, during an era when invented names with soft sounds were gaining popularity. It reached its peak in 1986, but has never ranked in the top 1000, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. The name's trajectory has been stable since then, with minimal fluctuation in usage. Though not tied to any specific state or region, its melodic quality fits well with other late 20th-century coinages.
Calisa appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by blending or altering familiar sounds, similar to names like Calista or Lisa. It first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s, reflecting a trend of creating melodic feminine names with a soft, feminine ending.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cali, Lisa, Lisi
Sibling names for Calisa
Names that share Calisa's style, for a brother or sister.
