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Calista: Meaning & Origin

Calista is a girl name of Greek Mythology origin meaning “Calista means 'most beautiful' and was a nymph who was turned into a bear.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

kuh-LIS-tuh

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

67/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 33% of popular names.

Nicknames

CallieLisa

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

34%
58
2010
38
Current
#32
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Calista Jane
  • Calista Rose
  • Calista Marie

Famous Namesakes

  • Calista (mythological figure), Calista Flockhart (modern actress)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Calista