At a glance
- In short
- Calisha is a lovely and unique name for baby girls of American English origin. It has been steadily used over the years and exudes elegance and charm.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2006 (#17,168)
- Babies in 2006
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #4,527 in 1982
- First recorded
- 1975
Meaning of Calisha
Calisha is a lovely and unique name for baby girls. It has its origins in American English, and is pronounced as kuh-LEE-shuh (/kəˈliːʃə/). While there are no variations of Calisha listed here, it remains a distinctive choice for parents looking for something special. In terms of popularity, Calisha has been steadily used throughout the years, with varying occurrences and ranks. It reached its peak in 2000, ranking at 9872nd place with 9 occurrences. Over the years, it has consistently remained within the top 20 thousand names in the United States. Calisha is an enchanting name that exudes elegance and charm, making it a wonderful option for your little one.
How to pronounce Calisha
English
- Pronounced kuh-LEE-shuh /kəˈliːʃə/
Popularity of Calisha in the U.S.
Calisha was last recorded in the U.S. in 2006, ranked #17,168 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,527 in 1982. It first appears in the records in 1975.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1975–2006 25 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 17,168 | back (not recorded in 2001–2005) |
| 2000 | 9 | 9,874 | back (not recorded in 1999) |
| 1998 | 7 | 11,138 | back (not recorded in 1997) |
| 1996 | 9 | 8,812 | ▼ 46 |
| 1995 | 9 | 8,766 | ▼ 644 |
| 1994 | 10 | 8,122 | ▲ 3,658 |
| 1993 | 6 | 11,780 | ▼ 5,128 |
| 1992 | 13 | 6,652 | ▲ 324 |
| 1991 | 12 | 6,976 | ▲ 1,525 |
| 1990 | 9 | 8,501 | ▼ 2,665 |
| 1989 | 14 | 5,836 | ▲ 1,275 |
| 1988 | 10 | 7,111 | ▼ 1,498 |
| 1987 | 13 | 5,613 | ▲ 543 |
| 1986 | 11 | 6,156 | ▼ 478 |
| 1985 | 12 | 5,678 | ▼ 941 |
| 1984 | 15 | 4,737 | ▲ 1,475 |
| 1983 | 10 | 6,212 | ▼ 1,685 |
| 1982 | 16 | 4,527 | ▲ 5,884 |
| 1981 | 5 | 10,411 | ▼ 5,166 |
| 1980 | 13 | 5,245 | ▲ 3,765 |
| 1979 | 6 | 9,010 | ▼ 2,062 |
| 1978 | 8 | 6,948 | ▲ 619 |
| 1977 | 7 | 7,567 | ▲ 589 |
| 1976 | 6 | 8,156 | ▲ 911 |
| 1975 | 5 | 9,067 | new |