Kalissa
Every Kalissa since 1976 — 1,101 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalissa
Kalissa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,092 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,101 American babies have been named Kalissa. Its peak came in 2007, when 79 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kalissa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalissa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,092 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,183 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,263 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,041 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,249 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,385 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,356 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,376 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,167 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,920 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,784 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,225 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,484 |
| 2012 | 41 | #3,817 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,512 |
| 2010 | 50 | #3,281 |
| 2009 | 43 | #3,705 |
| 2008 | 38 | #4,127 |
| 2007 | 79 | #2,411 |
| 2006 | 72 | #2,546 |
| 2005 | 61 | #2,745 |
| 2004 | 52 | #3,021 |
| 2003 | 49 | #3,067 |
| 2002 | 42 | #3,303 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,591 |
| 2000 | 45 | #3,094 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,266 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,159 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,897 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalissa in 2025?
Kalissa ranked #8,092 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalissa?
1,101 babies have been named Kalissa in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalissa most popular?
Kalissa peaked in 2007, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Kalissa a boy or girl name?
Kalissa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalissa rising or falling?
Kalissa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.