Chalise
A feminine given name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 210 living Americans carry the first name Chalise. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chalise today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chalise births was 1980 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chalise. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
210
~ 1 in 1,632,164 Americans
Peak year
1980
19 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2006 SSA rank
#17,662
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Chalise: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chalise from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 82 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chalise by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chalise during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chalises live
Origin
Meaning and history of Chalise
The name Chalise is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in ancient India and parts of South Asia. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "chalisha," which means "forty." The name itself may have been inspired by the cultural significance of the number forty in various religious and spiritual traditions.
In Hinduism, the number forty holds a sacred meaning, often associated with periods of austerity, purification, and spiritual transformation. For instance, in the epic Mahabharata, the Pandava princes were said to have spent forty days in exile during their journey. Similarly, in Buddhism, the concept of "forty days" is mentioned in relation to spiritual practices and the attainment of enlightenment.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Chalise can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used as a symbolic representation of the journey toward spiritual growth and self-realization. However, the name's usage was not limited to religious contexts, as it also appeared in historical records and literary works from various regions of the Indian subcontinent.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Chalise. One of the earliest recorded figures was Chalise Nath, a renowned Indian mystic and spiritual teacher who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his profound teachings on self-realization and was revered by many followers across the Indian subcontinent.
Another prominent figure was Chalise Devi, a 13th-century queen of the Chahamana dynasty, who ruled over the Ranthambore region in present-day Rajasthan, India. She was celebrated for her wisdom, strength, and patronage of the arts and culture during her reign.
In the realm of literature, Chalise Kavi was a 16th-century poet and scholar from the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India. His poetic works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and human existence, were widely acclaimed and have been preserved for posterity.
The name Chalise also found its way into the realm of music and performing arts. Chalise Nritya was a renowned 18th-century classical dancer and choreographer from the Thanjavur region of Tamil Nadu, India. Her contributions to the art form of Bharatanatyam were highly regarded, and she is credited with popularizing various dance styles and compositions.
Lastly, in the 20th century, Chalise Gupta was a prominent Indian industrialist and philanthropist who founded the Chalise Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the country. He was widely respected for his business acumen and his dedication to social causes, particularly in the fields of education and healthcare.
People
Chalise + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chalise as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chalise: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chalise?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 210 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chalise going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,632,164 US residents.
Is Chalise a common name?
We classify Chalise as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 222 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chalise most popular?
The single biggest year for Chalise was 1980, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chalise is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chalise a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chalise in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.