Kalyssa
Every Kalyssa since 1987 — 852 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalyssa
Kalyssa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,396 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 852 American babies have been named Kalyssa. Its peak came in 2007, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kalyssa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalyssa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,396 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,669 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,773 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,338 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,251 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,387 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,406 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,377 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,404 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,538 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,341 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,226 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,124 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,547 |
| 2011 | 41 | #3,751 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,450 |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,832 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,314 |
| 2007 | 55 | #3,149 |
| 2006 | 54 | #3,112 |
| 2005 | 46 | #3,338 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,781 |
| 2003 | 41 | #3,499 |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,549 |
| 2001 | 47 | #3,023 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,934 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,489 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,817 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalyssa in 2025?
Kalyssa ranked #11,396 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalyssa?
852 babies have been named Kalyssa in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalyssa most popular?
Kalyssa peaked in 2007, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Kalyssa a boy or girl name?
Kalyssa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalyssa rising or falling?
Kalyssa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.