Chalisse
Chalisse is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds soft and friendly, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Chalisse has the name Ali hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Chalisse would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationChalisse peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Chalisse you'd meet today is about 34 years old.
- HistoryChalisse first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
US births per million girls, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Chalisse
Chalisse is a girl name of French origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. 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 Chalisse
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Chalisse
What is the origin of the name Chalisse?
Chalisse is French in origin. Other French names to consider are Charlotte (“free”), Evelyn (“possibly desired”), Violet (“violet flower”) and Camila (“temple attendant”).
Is Chalisse a boy or girl name?
Chalisse is a girl name.
How popular is the name Chalisse?
Chalisse is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1991. It peaked at #13,147 in 1991, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Chalisse?
If you like Chalisse, you might also like Chalise and Chalyse. Chalise is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Chalisse?
Chalisse is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds soft and friendly, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.