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Calise
Pronounced kə-LEES /kəˈlis/Medium
Meaning: A modern name echoing Calista/Kalliste ('most beautiful', Greek) and the -ise/-lise names; no single fixed root; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Calise is a modern name echoing Calista — Greek kalliste, 'most beautiful' — and the -ise/-lise names (routes layered, which we flag). It has no single fixed root; the lyrical sound carries it (nickname Cali).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, most-beautiful in echo, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Calise mean?
Calise echoes Calista ('most beautiful', Greek); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.
How do you pronounce Calise?
It's said kə-LEES /kəˈlis/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Calise a boy or girl name?
Calise is a girl's name.
How popular is Calise?
Calise is a very rare name in the U.S.