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Calissa

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Pronounced kuh-LISS-ah /kəˈlɪs.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Calista/Callista — from the Greek kallistos, 'most beautiful; fairest'Low

In 30 seconds: Most beautiful: Calissa is a form of Calista. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kuh-LISS-ah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA form of Calista/Callista — from the Greek kallistos, 'most beautiful; fairest'

U.S. rank (2025)#7970 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 910

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Calissa is a form of Calista/Callista — from the Greek kallistos, 'most beautiful; fairest'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'kuh-LISS-ah'; nickname Cali).

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Calista. Rare, most-beautiful at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Calista comes from the Greek kallistos, 'most beautiful; fairest' — Calissa is a form of it, lyrical and classic (said 'kuh-LISS-ah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Calissa — form of Calista

Variations

CalistaCallistaKalissa

Nicknames

Cali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Calissa mean?

Calissa is a form of Calista — Greek 'most beautiful; fairest'.

How do you pronounce Calissa?

It's said kuh-LISS-ah /kəˈlɪs.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Calissa a boy or girl name?

Calissa is a girl's name.

How popular is Calissa?

Calissa is a very rare name in the U.S.