Holding steady.
Popularity of Shalise since 1968
Babies named Shalise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 137 |
| 1990s | 119 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shalise first appeared in the United States in 1968, a period when creative respellings and invented names were becoming more common. Its peak of usage came in 1988, during the 1980s when similar melodious names like Shanice and Latisha were popular. The name has remained stable in usage since, never breaking into the top 1,000, but still chosen occasionally by parents who appreciate its soft, lyrical sound. Though its etymology is uncertain, Shalise fits well within the trend of names with the 'sh-' sound and '-ise' ending that defined American naming in the late 20th century.
Shalise is a modern name that first appeared in the United States in 1968. It may have been coined as an elaboration of names like Sharla or Shalene, or as a respelling of the word chalice, which derives from Latin calix. The name gained some popularity in the 1980s, peaking in 1988, though its exact derivation remains uncertain.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shal, Leesy
Sibling names for Shalise
Names that share Shalise's style, for a brother or sister.
