Kalise
2025 SSA
About Kalise
Kalise is a feminine name with a contemporary feel, likely derived as a variation of Calice or possibly influenced by similar-sounding names like Kali or Elise. The name has a melodic, flowing quality with its three syllables and soft consonants. While not tied to a specific cultural tradition, Kalise has gained some recognition in the United States since the 2000s, possibly boosted by the popularity of fantasy names and the character Khaleesi from 'Game of Thrones,' though they are distinct names. Kalise offers a blend of uniqueness and accessibility—uncommon enough to be distinctive yet intuitive in pronunciation. Its modern sound appeals to parents seeking a name that feels fresh and lyrical while avoiding extreme uniqueness.
Pronounced kuh-LEES.
As of October 2026, Kalise ranked #6430 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3272 for girls in 2017.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,880 | 39 | 21.8 |
| 2015 | #3,409 | 47 | 26.3 |
| 2016 | #4,197 | 35 | 19.8 |
| 2017 | #3,272 | 49 | 28.4 |
| 2018 | #4,824 | 28 | 16.5 |
| 2019 | #3,420 | 46 | 27.4 |
| 2020 | #3,869 | 37 | 22.9 |
| 2021 | #3,415 | 46 | 28 |
| 2022 | #4,072 | 36 | 21.9 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |