Calista
Calista is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Most beautiful.
Origin and history
Calista is a feminine name derived from the Greek word 'kalliste', meaning 'most beautiful'. In Greek mythology, Callisto was a nymph transformed into a bear and later placed in the stars as Ursa Major. In the United States, it is a recognizable yet relatively uncommon choice.
Popularity in the United States
7,504 babies in the United States have been named Calista since 1880. It ranks #1934 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1370.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.1 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 31 |
| 1900-1910 | 28 |
| 1910-1920 | 128 |
| 1920-1930 | 113 |
| 1930-1940 | 83 |
| 1940-1950 | 85 |
| 1950-1960 | 88 |
| 1960-1970 | 111 |
| 1970-1980 | 220 |
| 1980-1990 | 310 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,056 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,733 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,764 |
| 2020-2029 | 754 |
Famous people named Calista
- Calista Flockhart: Actress
Nicknames
Cali, Callie, Lissa
Fun facts
- The name shares its roots with Callisto, one of the Galilean moons of Jupiter.
- It derives from the superlative form of the Greek adjective 'kalos', meaning beautiful.