Holding steady.
Popularity of Shalisa since 1967
Babies named Shalisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 170 |
| 1980s | 265 |
| 1990s | 326 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shalisa is a modern invented name that first appeared in the United States in 1967, at a time when unique, phonetically pleasing names were gaining popularity. Its peak year was 1989, reflecting the broader 1980s fascination with compound creations like Shalisa. Since then, its usage has remained stable but infrequent, never ranking among the top 1,000 names in any year. The name carries no specific meaning but is composed of familiar English name elements: the initial 'sha-' and the suffix '-lisa'. While it has never been widespread, Shalisa represents the creative naming trends of its era.
Shalisa first appeared in the United States in 1967, during a period when novel compound names were fashionable. It appears to blend the popular sound 'Sha-' (as in Sharon or Sharla) with the common suffix '-lisa', itself a nickname for Elizabeth. The name saw its highest usage in 1989, reflecting a broader trend for invented feminine names in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shali, Lisa, Lisi
Sibling names for Shalisa
Names that share Shalisa's style, for a brother or sister.
