Holding steady.
Popularity of Karlisha since 1976
Babies named Karlisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Karlisha is a modern American name first recorded in 1976, during a period when invented names combining familiar sounds with fashionable suffixes were growing in popularity. It reached its peak usage in 1987, when it was given to a small number of baby girls, but has since maintained a stable, very low frequency. The name did not rank in the top 1000 in any year and has no recorded top states of usage. Its trajectory indicates a steady but niche presence, with the most recent recorded usage in 2025. Karlisha reflects the creativity of American naming practices, blending elements of existing names to create a distinctive identity.
Karlisha is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1976. It appears to blend elements of names like Karla or Kari with the fashionable suffix -isha, seen in names such as Aisha or Tanisha. There is no known meaning or derivation from established naming traditions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Karli, Kari
Sibling names for Karlisha
Names that share Karlisha's style, for a brother or sister.
