Calissa Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Calissa means 'most beautiful' or 'most fair'.
Meaning of the Name Calissa
Calissa is a name of Greek origin. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word 'kalos', meaning 'beautiful', combined with the suffix '-issa', which emphasizes femininity. The name carries the meaning of 'most beautiful' or 'most fair'. Calissa is also associated with the mythological Greek island of Calypso, known for its beauty and enchantment.
Popularity of the Name Calissa
The popularity for the name Calissa peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 49 births, which ranked number 5,038 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Calissa had the most female births in 2001 with 49, which ranked number 2,922 out of 17,976 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Calissa has declined sharply over the last ten years from 26 births to 12 births, a decline of -53.85%. Among females, Calissa has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 26 births to 12 births, a decline of -53.85%.
Nationwide Popularity of Calissa
- 20 Year Trend of Calissa: -62.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Calissa: -53.85%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Calissa: -53.85%
Popularity of Calissa by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Calissa. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Calissa in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Calissa is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Calissa
- Total Births of Calissa: 11 (-7.44%)
- Female Births of Calissa: 11 (-7.44%)
Given the downward trend of Calissa over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.44% decrease in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. For Females, births for Calissa have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 11 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.44%.