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 births | 658 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1989 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1989 |
| Most recent | 1989 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
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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