Callista
Callista is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Most beautiful.
Origin and history
Callista is a feminine name derived from the Ancient Greek word for 'most beautiful.' It shares roots with the mythological nymph Callisto and the modern botanical term callistemon. In the United States, it remains a uncommon yet recognizable choice with a classical sound.
Popularity in the United States
2,485 babies in the United States have been named Callista since 1880. It ranks #3543 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1851.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33 %)
- TX (15.4 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- FL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 40 |
| 1920-1930 | 23 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 28 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 44 |
| 1980-1990 | 197 |
| 1990-2000 | 424 |
| 2000-2010 | 901 |
| 2010-2019 | 567 |
| 2020-2029 | 250 |
Nicknames
Callie, Cali
Fun facts
- In Greek mythology, Callisto was a nymph transformed into a bear and later placed among the stars as the constellation Ursa Major.
- The single-L variant, Calista, gained wider public recognition in the late 1990s due to actress Calista Flockhart.