Carlissia
Carlissia is an American girl name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- GenerationCarlissia peaked in 1999, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Carlissia you'd meet today is about 26 years old.
- HistoryCarlissia first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
US births per million girls, 1999–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Carlissia
Carlissia is a girl name of American origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:American names
Other spellings of Carlissia
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Carlissia
What is the origin of the name Carlissia?
Carlissia is American in origin. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).
Is Carlissia a boy or girl name?
Carlissia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Carlissia?
Carlissia is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1999. It peaked at #14,411 in 1999, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Carlissia?
If you like Carlissia, you might also like Carlisia. Carlisia is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Carlissia?
Carlissia is an American girl name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.