Calista
c(a)-lis-ta,
cal(i)-sta
US Popularity:3292
Origin:Latin
Meaning:most beautiful
Calista is a baby girl name of mixed origin. Meaning “most beautiful,” the name Calista can be a proud exclamation of your admiration for baby. Calista derives from both the Greek name Kallisto and the Roman name Callistus. Due to Pope Callistus I, Calista is a common name in the Christian community and has also taken Hollywood by storm with award-winning actress Calista Flockhart. Whether baby follows their dreams through a life of faith or other passions, baby Calista will find it all harkens to her inner beauty.
Calista Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Calista is currently #1476 on The Bump
Girl:Calista is currently #666 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Calista is currently #3292 in U.S. births
Girl:Calista is currently #1201 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#3292
in 2022
- 462
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Calista
Behind the Name, Calista, April 2021
Britannica, St. Callixtus I, January 2024
Behind the Name, Kallisto, May 2020
IMDb, Calista Flockhart
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