Declining since 2020, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Kalise since 1988
Babies named Kalise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 295 |
| 2010s | 379 |
| 2020s | 175 |
Meaning & origin
Kalise is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1988. It reached its peak popularity in 2017, though it has never been widely used. As of 2025, it ranked 6,325th, a decline that began around 2020. The name is most common in Texas. Its sound aligns with other creative feminine names, and its lack of a traditional etymology allows parents to assign their own personal meaning. Kalise remains a rare and distinctive choice, appealing to those seeking a fresh, melodic name.
Kalise is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1988. Its formation follows the trend of feminine names ending in '-ise' or '-ice', possibly influenced by names like Elise or Calissa. There is no established meaning or derivation from an existing language.
Where Kalise is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kali, Lise
Variants: Kalice
Sibling names for Kalise
Names that share Kalise's style, for a brother or sister.
