What is the origin of the name Calissa?

Calissa is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Calissa?

Calissa is currently ranked #8018 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Calissa?

Calissa is pronounced kuh-LISS-uh.

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GirlGreek

Calissa

kuh-LISS-uh

Popularity

#8018

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

897

Peak Year

#49 in 2001

First Recorded

1962

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Calissa is believed to be a modern invented name, potentially a variant of Calista, which comes from the Greek word 'kallistos' meaning 'most beautiful'.

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Cal Callie Lissa

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Cal Callie Lissa

Spelling Variations

Kalissa Calista

Similar Names

Melissa Clarissa Alyssa Carrissa

Personality Traits

beautifulgracefulcharmingartistic

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