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UK girl's name

Kalisa

A feminine name of American origin meaning "she who is ablaze with light and energy".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kalisa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kalisa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 4 births.

This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2003 to 2024. 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 11 living people in the UK are called Kalisa. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kalisa ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 4 girls were registered as Kalisa.
  • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kalisa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4843

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2012

4 births

Estimated living

11

2026

Meaning

What does Kalisa mean?

The name Kalisa has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kalasha," which means "vessel" or "pot." In Hindu mythology, the kalasha is a sacred ritual vessel used in religious ceremonies and is considered a symbol of abundance and prosperity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kalisa can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas, which date back to around 1500-500 BCE. In these texts, the name is mentioned in reference to various deities and mythological figures associated with fertility and abundance.

During the medieval period in India, the name Kalisa gained popularity among the ruling classes and aristocracy. It was often given to children as a way of invoking blessings and prosperity upon them. Several historical records from this era mention individuals bearing the name Kalisa, although their exact birth and death dates are not always known.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kalisa was a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the 7th century CE. Known as Kalisa Kavya, he was celebrated for his contributions to Sanskrit literature and is believed to have authored several works that have since been lost to history.

Another notable figure with the name Kalisa was a Rajput princess who lived in the 14th century CE. She was known for her beauty and intelligence and played a significant role in the political affairs of her time.

In the 16th century, a Mughal nobleman named Kalisa Khan held a high-ranking position in the court of Emperor Akbar. He is remembered for his military prowess and his role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire.

During the 18th century, a Buddhist monk named Kalisa Thera gained prominence in Sri Lanka for his teachings and his efforts in preserving the country's rich Buddhist heritage.

In more recent times, one of the most notable individuals with the name Kalisa was an Indian artist and sculptor who lived in the 20th century. Kalisa Raj Sharma, who was born in 1914 and died in 2000, was known for his intricate and detailed works of art, many of which can be found in museums and private collections around the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kalisa over time

The chart below shows babies named Kalisa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kalisa, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kalisa
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Decades

Kalisa by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kalisa 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
2020s #4843 4 1
2010s #4838 4 1
2000s #4373 3 1

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FAQ

Kalisa: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kalisa in the UK right now?

In 2024, Kalisa was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Kalisa most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 4 babies registered as Kalisa in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kalisa?

A feminine name of American origin meaning "she who is ablaze with light and energy".

How many people are called Kalisa in the UK?

A total of 11 babies have been registered as Kalisa across the 3 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.