Pure; consecrated to God
Kalisa is a modern name with multiple potential roots. It is often used as a variation of the Greek name Katherine, meaning pure, or as a creative blend of names like Kali and Lisa. In some African contexts, particularly in Rwanda, it is a masculine name meaning 'one who is like Jesus', though in the US it is almost exclusively used for girls.
About 15 girls were named Kalisa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
