Total births
665
Girls' name · since 1977
Carlisha
Carlisha has 665 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 665
- total births
- 1977–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Carlisha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 665 recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Carlisha has been recorded 665 times among girls since 1977, 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 1977 to 2014.
- 665 total births
- 1977–2014 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
665 girls have been named Carlisha since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2014.
- 665
- total births
- 1977–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Carlisha was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
40 babies were named Carlisha in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Carlisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Carlisha's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2007, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Carlisha at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Carlisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2014
- Peak year (1991)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Carlisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Carlisha's strongest decade.
280 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Carlisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 39
1970s
39 births
- 1980s
1980s
222 births
- 1990s
1990s
280 births
- 2000s
2000s
117 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 280 births (42% of all-time use).
How Carlisha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Carlisha's total volume
Carlisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Carlisha by state
Where Carlisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 19 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Florida | | 15 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 11 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Carlisha's total US births 2.9%
Even split
19 of 665 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carlisha? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 665 babies named Carlisha. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 40 births.
When was Carlisha most popular? ▼
Carlisha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 280 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Carlisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Carlisha are California (19 births), Florida (15 births), Louisiana (11 births).
How long has the name Carlisha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Carlisha since 1977 -- 38 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Carlisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Carol, Carolyn, Carrie, Caroline, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Carlisha's data
- Carlisha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (280 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Carlishas (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Carlisha
Nearby Names Like Carlisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carlisha
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Carrie Girl
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Caroline Girl
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Carla Girl
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Compare Carlisha side by side: Carlisha vs Carol Carlisha vs Carolyn Carlisha vs Carrie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1977–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Carlisha: Baby Name Since 1977 - 665 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carlisha. 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 Carlisha 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 July 2026.