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Kalissa

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

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

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

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Origin LowGreek

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

U.S. rank (2025)#8092 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,101

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

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

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

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

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Kalissa — form of Calista

Variations

CalissaCalistaKalista

Nicknames

Kali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kalissa mean?

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

How do you pronounce Kalissa?

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

Is Kalissa a boy or girl name?

Kalissa is a girl's name.

How popular is Kalissa?

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