GirlEnglish origin

Calista: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

The most beautiful one, radiant and lovely.

Origin
English
Syllables
3
Current rank
#1922
Peak
#519 in 1999

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1894: #125218941900: #196919001910: #179319101920: #248219201930: #244019301940: #258819401950: #399719501960: #448119601970: #406119701980: #265719801990: #291019902000: #62620002005: #106820052010: #105620102015: #137120152020: #19222020#1#4481

What Calista Means

Calista is a girl name of English origin. The most beautiful one, radiant and lovely.

How Popular Calista Is

Calista currently ranks #1922 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #519 in 1999. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Calista

  • At its most popular, Calista reached #519 in the U.S. in 1999.
  • Calista is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Calista is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

Names Like Calista

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Sibling Names for Calista

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Questions About Calista

What does Calista mean?

Calista is a girl name of English origin. The most beautiful one, radiant and lovely.

How popular is Calista?

Calista currently ranks #1922 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #519 in 1999. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Calista come from?

Calista comes from English roots. At its most popular, Calista reached #519 in the U.S. in 1999.

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