Callista
Callista first appears in US records in 1914. It peaked in 1999, when 137 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 42.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Callista popular?
Declining Callista is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1999 peak.
| 2020s | 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 567 | |
| 2000s | 901 | |
| 1990s | 424 | |
| 1980s | 197 | |
| 1970s | 44 | |
| 1960s | 5 | |
| 1950s | 28 | |
| 1930s | 6 | |
| 1920s | 23 | |
| 1910s | 40 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Callista mean?
From Greek kallistos/kallistē 'most beautiful', the superlative of kalos, from kallos 'beauty'. Kalliste was a title of the goddess Artemis; the mythological nymph Kallisto bears the same root.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Callista mean?
Callista means Most beautiful. From Greek kallistos/kallistē 'most beautiful', the superlative of kalos, from kallos 'beauty'. Kalliste was a title of the goddess Artemis; the mythological nymph Kallisto bears the same root.
What is the origin of the name Callista?
Callista is of greek origin.
How do you pronounce Callista?
Callista is pronounced “kuh-LIS-tuh.”
Is Callista a boy or a girl name?
Callista is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Callista a popular name right now?
Callista is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1999 peak.
How popular is the name Callista?
In 2025, Callista ranked #3585 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Callista most popular?
Callista was most popular in 1999, when about 137 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Callista?
Names similar to Callista include Bronte, Charis, Nyx, Charisse, Anthea.
What names go well with Callista?
greek names that pair well with Callista include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.