Holding steady, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Calissa since 1962
Babies named Calissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 152 |
| 2000s | 371 |
| 2010s | 250 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Calissa is a rare modern name first recorded in 1962, but it never cracked the top 1,000. Its peak was in 2001, yet even then it remained uncommon. Currently, about 1 in every 123,636 newborn girls receives this name. The name is a product of the 2000s naming trends, blending familiar sounds without deep historical roots. It has not been associated with any top states, indicating a scattered, low-frequency presence across the country. Calissa's trajectory is stable, suggesting a small but steady niche for parents seeking a melodic, contemporary name.
Calissa is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in the 1960s, likely influenced by names like Calista and Calla. It combines a melodic 'Cal-' prefix with the popular feminine suffix '-issa', echoing names such as Clarissa. The name has no ancient roots and its meaning is uncertain, though it is often associated with beauty through its resemblance to Greek-derived names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cali, Lissa, Cally
Sibling names for Calissa
Names that share Calissa's style, for a brother or sister.
