girl name · Greek origin
Callista
/ kuh-LIS-tah /
Meaning
Callista means Most beautiful (Greek).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
kuh-LIS-tah
Popularity
#3585 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Callista in the US, 1880–2025
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.
What does Callista mean?
Callista means “most beautiful” in Greek.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Callista mean?
Callista means Most beautiful. Callista means “most beautiful” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Callista?
Callista is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce Callista?
Callista is pronounced “kuh-LIS-tah.”
Is Callista a boy or a girl name?
Callista is most commonly used as a girl name.
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.