Callista
- Pronunciation
- [Ca-llis-ta]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Beautiful
- Origin
- Greek
Callista Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,443 baby girls have been named Callista. The name peaked in 1999 with 137 US births that year (rank #1316). In 2024, ranked #3889 nationally — 2,573 places below its 1999 peak.
Top States for Callista
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Callista births are: California (223), Texas (98), New York (43).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Callista
If you like Callista's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
8-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Callista's exact length and starting letter: Cacamwri, Caddaham, Caddaric, Caddarik, Caddawyc.
Quick Facts About Callista
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Callista against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).