Free man; pledged to God
A modern American blend combining the Germanic roots of Charles, meaning 'free man', with the Hebrew-derived Lisa, meaning 'pledged to God'. This hybrid name offers a unique alternative to more common 'Char-' names while retaining a sense of traditional femininity.
Less common today
Charlisa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,475 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
