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UK girl's name

Kalisi

A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "most beautiful".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kalisi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kalisi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. 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.

Kalisi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kalisi. 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 2014 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kalisi ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 girls were registered as Kalisi.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kalisi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5742

2013

Births in 2013

3

Latest year

Peak year

2013

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Kalisi mean?

The name Kalisi is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq, during the 4th millennium BC. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "kal," meaning "precious," and "isi," meaning "gift." Therefore, the name Kalisi can be interpreted as "precious gift."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kalisi can be found in an ancient Sumerian cuneiform tablet dating back to around 2500 BC. The tablet, which was discovered in the ancient city of Ur, lists the name Kalisi as belonging to a priestess in the temple of the moon god Nanna.

In the ancient Sumerian epic poem "The Epic of Gilgamesh," which is considered one of the earliest known works of literature, there is a character named Kalisi who is described as a wise and respected elder in the city of Uruk. This text, which dates back to around 2100 BC, provides an early historical reference to the name Kalisi.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kalisi. One of the earliest recorded was Kalisi of Babylon, a Babylonian princess who lived in the 6th century BC. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of the construction of the famous Ishtar Gate in the city of Babylon.

In the 1st century AD, there was a Roman woman named Kalisi who was a prominent figure in the court of Emperor Nero. She was known for her intelligence and wit, and is believed to have influenced some of Nero's political decisions.

During the Middle Ages, there was a Muslim scholar named Kalisi ibn al-Haytham who lived in the 10th century AD. He was renowned for his work in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and optics, and is often referred to as the "Father of Modern Optics."

In the 16th century, there was a Japanese noblewoman named Kalisi Tokugawa who was a prominent figure in the imperial court of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. She was known for her skills in calligraphy and poetry, and her influence on the cultural and artistic developments of the Edo period.

Another notable figure with the name Kalisi was an Ethiopian ruler named Kalisi Gebra Mesqel, who lived in the 18th century AD. She was known for her strategic military leadership and her efforts to unite the various regions of Ethiopia under her rule.

While these are just a few examples, the name Kalisi has been borne by many notable individuals throughout history, spanning various cultures and time periods, reflecting its ancient origins and the enduring nature of its meaning as a "precious gift."

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Kalisi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kalisi 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
2010s #5742 3 1

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FAQ

Kalisi: questions and answers

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

In 2013, Kalisi was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kalisi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Kalisi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kalisi?

A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "most beautiful".

How many people are called Kalisi in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kalisi across the 1 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.