The baby name Carlissa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kar-LISS-uh (IPA: /kɑrˈlɪsə/).
Carlissa is English in Origin.
The baby name Carlissa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kar-LISS-uh (IPA: /kɑrˈlɪsə/).
Carlissa is English in Origin.
Carlissa is a modern English given name, most often viewed as an elaboration of Carla with the feminine suffix -issa, modeled on names such as Clarissa, Larissa, and Marissa. Carla descends from the Germanic Karl “free man; free person,” so Carlissa is sometimes interpreted as “the free one,” while a blend with Clarissa or Carissa invites associations with Latin clarus “bright, famous” or Greek charis “grace.” As a contemporary coinage, it does not carry a single inherited meaning.
Use is attested in the United States from the late 20th century, where it has remained rare but steady in appearance on birth records. Variants and near-variants include Karlissa, Carlisa, Carlisia, and Carlisha; related forms are Carla, Clarissa, and Carissa. Nicknames such as Cari, Carli, and Lissa arise naturally.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2016 | #934 | 5 | 9,437 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 7 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Carlissa is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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