Skip to content
boyandgirlnames
0 saved

Kalissa

Girl name · American

Kalissa is an American girl name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

Did you know?

  • Hidden namesLook closely: Kalissa has the name Kali hiding inside it.
  • GenerationKalissa peaked in 2007, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Kalissa you'd meet today is about 18 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kalissa would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 123,457 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryKalissa first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
Happy baby lying on a soft blanket
hello, little Kalissa

US births per million girls, 1976–2025

02142197620002025

Similar names

Girl name: TessaGirl name: KaliGirl name: VanessaUnisex name: KalaniGirl name: KaliyahGirl name: Melissa
Blend Kalissa with another name

Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.

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

About the name Kalissa

Kalissa is a girl name of American origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:American names

More American girl names

Questions about the name Kalissa

What is the origin of the name Kalissa?

Kalissa 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 Kalissa a boy or girl name?

Kalissa is a girl name. In 2025, 13 US girls were named Kalissa.

How popular is the name Kalissa?

Kalissa ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 2007, when it reached #2,394. Over the last five years it has slipped 673 places.

What names are similar to Kalissa?

If you like Kalissa, you might also like Kalisa, Kalyssa and Kalysa. Kalisa is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Kalissa?

Kalissa is an American girl name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, 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.