Kalista
Kalista is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Most beautiful.
Origin and history
Kalista is a modern variant spelling of Callisto or Calista, derived from the Ancient Greek word meaning 'most beautiful'. In Greek mythology, Callisto was a nymph transformed into a bear and placed in the stars as the constellation Ursa Major. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steady choice for modern baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,419 babies in the United States have been named Kalista since 1880. It ranks #3589 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1874.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.8 %)
- TX (21.2 %)
- FL (9.4 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 82 |
| 1990-2000 | 358 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,107 |
| 2010-2019 | 626 |
| 2020-2029 | 227 |
Nicknames
Kali, Kallie, Lissa
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Callisto, a celestial figure associated with the Ursa Major constellation.
- The 'K' initial gives a contemporary update to the classical 'Calista' spelling.