Total births
158
Girls' name · since 1970
Calisa
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 158 babies named Calisa, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 158
- total births
- 1970–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Calisa is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 158 have been recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Calisa has been recorded 158 times among girls since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2017.
- 158 total births
- 1970–2017 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
158 girls have been named Calisa since 1970, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2017.
- 158
- total births
- 1970–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Calisa was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
12 babies were named Calisa in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Calisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Calisa's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Calisa at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Calisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2017
- Peak year (1991)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Calisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Calisa's strongest decade.
38 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Calisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
32 births
- 1980s
1980s
36 births
- 1990s
1990s
38 births
- 2000s
2000s
30 births
- 2010s
2010s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 38 births (24% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Calisa? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 158 babies named Calisa. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 12 births.
When was Calisa most popular? ▼
Calisa was most popular in the 1990s decade with 38 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Calisa been used? ▼
Calisa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 48 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Calisa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Callie, Cali, Calista, Calliope, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Calisa's data
- Calisa's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (38 total births) through the 2010s (22) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Calisa
Nearby Names Like Calisa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Calisa
Callie Girl
#176 70,190 births
Cali Girl
#493 23,342 births
Calista Girl
#1453 7,504 births
Calliope Girl
#498 6,098 births
Caleigh Girl
#2711 5,768 births
Compare Calisa side by side: Calisa vs Callie Calisa vs Cali Calisa vs Calista
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–2017 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Calisa: Baby Name Since 1970 - 158 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/calisa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Calisa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.