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Chalis

Girl name · French

Chalis is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Chalis has the name Ali hiding inside it.
  • Word funChalis doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • GenerationChalis peaked in 1990, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Chalis you'd meet today is about 35 years old.
  • HistoryChalis first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
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hello, little Chalis

US births per million girls, 1990–2025

01.5319901990

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Chalis

Chalis is a girl name of French origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. 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:French names

Other spellings of Chalis

Girl name: Challis

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Questions about the name Chalis

What is the origin of the name Chalis?

Chalis is French in origin. Other French names to consider are Charlotte (“free”), Evelyn (“possibly desired”), Violet (“violet flower”) and Camila (“temple attendant”).

Is Chalis a boy or girl name?

Chalis is a girl name.

How popular is the name Chalis?

Chalis is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1990. It peaked at #12,958 in 1990, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Chalis?

If you like Chalis, you might also like Challis. Challis is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Chalis?

Chalis is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.