Karlisha
girl nameKarlisha entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #5613 in 1987, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#5613
peak (1987)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9048 |
| 1980s | #8720 |
| 1990s | #10572 |
| 2000s | #15031 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Karlisha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karlisha alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karlisha in 2025?
- Karlisha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karlisha most popular?
- Karlisha peaked in 1987, reaching #5613 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karlisha with classmates?
- Karlisha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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