Declining since 2014, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Calise since 1979
Babies named Calise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 177 |
| 2010s | 228 |
| 2020s | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Calise is a rare and modern given name that entered U.S. records in 1979. Its highest rank was 6,838 in 2025, with a 1-in-100,454 usage rate that year. The name peaked in popularity in 2015, but since 2014 it has been on a declining trajectory. Because Calise lacks a clear historical or linguistic root, its meaning remains uncertain; it may have been created as a stylish-sounding name combining popular phonetic elements. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. states in the data. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice, but families should be aware that it does not carry the depth of etymology found in more established names.
Calise is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1979. It does not have a well-established etymology in any classical language. The name may have been formed by combining popular sounds or as a variant of the Greek-derived Calista, meaning 'most beautiful,' or from the Irish name Kaeli. However, no direct historical derivation can be confirmed.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lise, Callie, Cece
Sibling names for Calise
Names that share Calise's style, for a brother or sister.
