Holding steady.
Popularity of Celisa since 1957
Babies named Celisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 99 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Celisa is a rare modern name first recorded in the United States in 1957. Its peak year was 1963, yet even then it never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The name's trajectory has remained stable since, appearing only sporadically in birth records. Its meaning is uncertain, possibly derived from Celso or as a blend of Celeste and Lisa, reflecting the mid-20th-century trend of creating new feminine names from familiar sounds. For parents seeking a distinctive and virtually unique name, Celisa offers a melodic and uncommon choice.
Celisa is a modern coinage first recorded in the United States in 1957. It likely arose as a feminine elaboration of Celso, a Spanish and Portuguese name meaning 'exalted,' or as a blend of Celeste ('heavenly') and Lisa (a short form of Elizabeth). Its use has remained rare, never cracking the top 1,000 names, but it saw a modest peak in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cece, Lisa, Celi
Sibling names for Celisa
Names that share Celisa's style, for a brother or sister.
