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Carlisa

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Pronounced kar-LEE-suh /kɑːrˈliː.sə/Medium

Meaning: Carlisa fuses Carla, the feminine of Carl/Charles ('free man'), with Lisa, a short form of Elizabeth ('God is my oath'). The result is a smooth two-name blend typical of later-century American coinages.Low

In 30 seconds: Carlisa blends Carla ('free man') with Lisa (from Elizabeth), a coined name (said kar-LEE-suh).

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Origin LowEnglish, Germanic

MeaningCarlisa fuses Carla, the feminine of Carl/Charles ('free man'), with Lisa, a short form of Elizabeth ('God is my oath'). The result is a smooth two-name blend typical of later-century American coinages.

U.S. rank (2014)#17069 ↘ Falling

2014 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,001

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

Carlisa joins Carla, the feminine of Charles/Carl ('free man'), to Lisa, a pet form of Elizabeth ('God is my oath'). It belongs to the family of blended names that let parents honor two names — or two relatives — at once.

It stayed rare, chosen for only a few dozen girls a year and cresting around nineteen-ninety before fading. A Carlisa today is likely a young adult, and the name reads as a smooth, late-century blend rather than a vintage or reviving classic.

Did you know? Carlisa welds two mid-century staples, Carla and Lisa, into a single flowing name.

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Carlisa — Carla + Lisa blend

Variations

CarlissaCarlaCalisa

Nicknames

CarlyLisa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carlisa mean?

Carlisa is a coined blend of Carla, meaning 'free man', and Lisa, a short form of Elizabeth.

How do you pronounce Carlisa?

It's said kar-LEE-suh, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Carlisa a boy or girl name?

Carlisa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Carlisa?

Carlisa has always been rare in the U.S., a late-century blend name that never became common.