The baby name Kalissa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈlɪsə/ (kuh-LISS-uh).
Kalissa is English in Origin.
The baby name Kalissa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈlɪsə/ (kuh-LISS-uh).
Kalissa is English in Origin.
Kalissa is a modern English feminine name shaped by the convergence of several popular forms. It is most plausibly a variant of Calista/Callista/Kallista, from Greek kallistos “most beautiful,” while its -lissa ending also echoes Alyssa and Clarissa. Because of these overlapping influences, parents often read Kalissa as carrying the classical sense of “most beautiful,” with a contemporary twist. Typical pronunciation is ka-LISS-uh.
Usage appears in English-speaking countries from the late 20th century onward, reflecting the era’s fondness for liquid consonants and -issa/-yssa endings. Variants and near-variants include Calissa, Kalyssa, Kalisa, Kallissa, and the related Calista/Callista/Kallista; cognates and lookalikes include Alyssa, Clarissa, and Carissa. Nicknames such as Kali, Kallie, and Lissa are common. While it lacks a long historical footprint, Kalissa offers a graceful, modern route to a name with classical meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2018 | #285 | 6 | 2,960 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #393 | 13 | 3,185 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #520 | 4 | 11,913 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| TN | 0 | #862 | 4 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #904 | 13 | 8,487 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,193 | 7 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,231 | 4 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Kalissa is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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