Calisha
American · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Calisha
The name 'Calisha' is a modern American invention, likely a blend of the prefix 'Ca-' with the popular suffix '-lisha' (derived from Alicia or Aisha), and does not have a traditional etymological meaning or root.
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Etymology
The name 'Calisha' is a modern American invention, likely a blend of the prefix 'Ca-' with the popular suffix '-lisha' (derived from Alicia or Aisha), and does not have a traditional etymological meaning or root. It is used primarily in African American communities in the United States, with no notable historical or religious context, emerging as a creative variation in the late 20th century.
Calisha currently ranks #17,606 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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