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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Most beautiful
- Origin
- Greek (via Latin)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- kuh-LIS-tuh
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
kuh-LIS-tuhIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Calista mean?
Most beautiful. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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