Total births
116
Girls' name · since 1966
Salisa
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 116 babies named Salisa, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 116
- total births
- 1966–2002
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
116 girls have been named Salisa since 1966, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Salisa recorded 116 times among girls since 1966, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2002.
- 116 total births
- 1966–2002 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
116 girls have been named Salisa since 1966, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2002.
- 116
- total births
- 1966–2002
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Salisa was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
13 babies were named Salisa in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Salisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Salisa splits its recorded history at 1978: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1978 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1972 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Salisa at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1966
Salisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2002
- Peak year (1972)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Salisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Salisa's strongest decade.
37 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Salisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
27 births
- 1970s
1970s
37 births
- 1980s
1980s
29 births
- 1990s
1990s
18 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 37 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Salisa? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 116 babies named Salisa. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 13 births.
When was Salisa most popular? ▼
Salisa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 37 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
How long has the name Salisa been used? ▼
Records for Salisa go back to 1966, giving 37 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Salisa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sally, Sallie, Salma, Salina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Salisa's data
- Salisa's decade-level peak was the 1970s (37 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Salisa
Nearby Names Like Salisa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Salisa
Sally Girl
#1095 205,229 births
Sallie Girl
#5962 49,961 births
Salma Girl
#872 10,311 births
Salina Girl
#4678 7,239 births
Salem Girl
#432 6,491 births
Compare Salisa side by side: Salisa vs Sally Salisa vs Sallie Salisa vs Salma
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1966–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Salisa: Baby Name Since 1966 - 116 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/salisa. 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 Salisa 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.