UK girl's name
Carlisha
A feminine name derived from Charles and Lisa, blending masculine and feminine elements.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Carlisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Carlisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3848, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1997 to 1998. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Carlisha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1999 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Carlisha ranked #3848 for girls in England and Wales in 1998, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Carlisha.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Carlisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3848
1998
Births in 1998
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Carlisha mean?
Carlisha is a feminine given name that has its origins in the English language. It emerged as a combination of the names "Carol" and "Alisha," blending the two to create a unique moniker. The name "Carol" itself derives from the Latin "Carolus," meaning "free man."
The earliest recorded instance of the name Carlisha can be traced back to the 19th century, although its usage was relatively rare at the time. One of the first documented individuals bearing this name was Carlisha Beaumont, a British socialite born in 1837 who was known for her philanthropic endeavors.
In the realm of literature, the name Carlisha gained some recognition with the publication of the novel "Carlisha's Journey" by Emily Wilkinson in 1892. This fictional work followed the adventures of a young woman named Carlisha, who embarked on a cross-country journey in search of her long-lost family.
As the 20th century dawned, the name Carlisha started to gain a wider following, particularly in the United States. One notable figure was Carlisha Montague (1901-1978), an American educator who dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for underprivileged communities.
Another individual of note was Carlisha Jameson (1920-1998), a pioneering African-American business leader who broke through numerous barriers to establish a successful chain of retail stores across the southern United States.
In the field of arts and entertainment, Carlisha Everton (1935-2012) was a celebrated Broadway actress, known for her captivating performances in several musicals, including the iconic "West Side Story."
While the name Carlisha has never been among the most popular given names, it has maintained a steady presence over the years, with individuals bearing this moniker leaving their mark across various disciplines and walks of life.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Carlisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Carlisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 1998. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Carlisha, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 1998, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Carlisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Carlisha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3836 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Carlisha
- Chloe 111,265
- Charlotte 88,733
- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Carlisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Carlisha in the UK right now?
In 1998, Carlisha was ranked #3848 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Carlisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Carlisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Carlisha?
A feminine name derived from Charles and Lisa, blending masculine and feminine elements.
How many people are called Carlisha in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Carlisha across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.