Carlissa
Girl nameCarlissa has been given to 658 babies in the U.S. since 1959. It peaked in 1989.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
658
Peak year
1989 (27 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1959
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Carlissa — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Carlissa.
Sibling name ideas for Carlissa
Same era and popularity as Carlissa, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Carlissa?
Carlissa has been given to 658 babies in the U.S. since 1959. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Carlissa peak?
Carlissa peaked in 1989, when 27 babies were given the name.
Is Carlissa a girl or boy name?
Carlissa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Carlissa are girls).
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