Kalisha
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,397 in 1978
5 babies were named Kalisha in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kalisha you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kalisha, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kalisha would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKalisha first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1978, when it ranked #1,397. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKalisha was 3.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 101,010 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
About the name Kalisha
Kalisha is a girl name of American origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-sha”. US birth records list Kalisha for girls from 1970 to 2025, in 52 of those 56 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #1,397 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 | 62,461 girls |
| 1980s | 25 | 40,601 girls |
| 1990s | 20 | 49,900 girls |
| 2000s | 10 | 98,328 girls |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 284,900 girls |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 540,541 girls |
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Questions about the name Kalisha
What is the origin of the name Kalisha?
Kalisha has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Kalisha a boy or girl name?
Kalisha is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kalisha?
Kalisha ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#1,397).