NAME PROFILE
Carlisa
Originating from the Gaelic name Mac An Fhailghigh, it means 'son of the poet' or is a variant of Neil, meaning 'champion.' This name conveys a spirit of creative eloquence and a natural ability to inspire others through words and leadership.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,001 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1966 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1962 |
| Most recent | 1995 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
OH — 44%IL — 22%MS — 11%FL — 11%GA — 11%
Notable People
Cam Neely (Professional Hockey Hall of Famer) · Neely O'Hara (Protagonist in the novel and film Valley of the Dolls) · Neely Jenkins (Musician and member of the indie-pop group Tilly and the Wall) · Neely Tucker (Journalist and author of Love in the Driest Season) · Neely Edwards (Early American silent film actor and comedian)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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