Kalista
k(a)-lis-ta,
kal(i)-sta
US Popularity:6958
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Most beautiful
Kalista is a feminine name of Greek origin. It is a Croatian, Polish, Ukrainian, and Russian variant of Calista and Callisto, which means "most beautiful." According to Greek mythology, Callisto was a nymph and a huntress companion of Artemis, the goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and childbirth. By giving baby a name like Kalista, you can celebrate their innate beauty while honoring your heritage and ancestral roots. This sweet title also offers plenty of variety in nicknames, with Kal, Kali, and Lissie all making the cut.
Kalista Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Kalista is currently #6958 in U.S. births
Girl:Kalista is currently #4000 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#4000
in 2023
+ 242
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 99, 178
Name Doctor, Kalista
Behind the Name, Calista, April 2021
Behind the Name, Callistus, June 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Callisto, October 2022
Britannica, Callisto, Greek mythology, March 2024
Theoi, Kallisto
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