Calista

At a Glance: Name: Calista – Meaning: most beautiful – Origin: Greek (via Latin) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: kuh-LIS-tuh

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Calista is a girl's name with Greek origins, arriving in English by way of Latin, and it's pronounced kuh-LIS-tuh (IPA /kəˈlɪstə/). Its meaning is "most beautiful" — a meaning as clear and direct as the name itself. If you're researching options for a daughter, this is a name whose sound and sense line up simply and honestly.

Meaning & Origin of Calista

Meaning: Most beautiful.

Origin: Greek (via Latin).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Calista

Phonetic: kuh-LIS-tuh   IPA: /kəˈlɪstə/

Popularity of Calista

Calista peaked at #519 in 1999, when 490 baby girls were given the name, but by 2024 it had dropped to #1457 with just 150 babies given the name.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1894–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Calista mean?

Most beautiful. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Calista)

How do you pronounce Calista?

Calista is pronounced kuh-LIS-tuh (IPA: /kəˈlɪstə/).

Is Calista a popular name right now?

Calista peaked at #519 in 1999 and is ranked #1457 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1894–2024.)

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