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Calista

female

Meaning

"Most Beautiful"

From Greek kallistos meaning most beautiful, used in classical contexts and revived in modern naming with literary and cultural associations.

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Popularity History of Calista

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1457Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1457

Calista was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+254

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Calista Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Calista.

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Cali
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Baby Name Lists That Include Calista

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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