NAME PROFILE

Carlissa

A contemporary elaboration of the English name Marley, meaning 'pleasant meadow' or 'marshy woods,' often combined with the suffix 'yah' representing the divine or melodic beauty; it describes a radiant and imaginative soul who brings a sense of harmony and natural beauty to every situation.

Key Stats

Total births658
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1989
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1989
Most recent1989
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

GA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Marlee Matlin (Actress, Children of a Lesser God) · Marley Dias (Social Activist, 1000 Black Girl Books) · Marley Shelton (Actress, Pleasantville) · Marlee Scott (Country Singer, Diamond Road) · Marley Hill (Professional Basketball Player, University of Cincinnati)

Nicknames & Diminutives

MarliLiyahLiliMari

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