Calista
How to say it: kuh-LISS-tuh · /kəˈlɪstə/
From Greek 'kallistos' (most beautiful), feminine superlative of 'kalos' (beautiful). Related to Callisto of Greek mythology.
Calista was the 1,082nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 131 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 24% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,110 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,082 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 131 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,163 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −24% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,110 |
| In France, 2025 | #894 among girls’ names, 30 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Interest gathered around Calista through the 2000s before easing. It remains in use well below that high, with a further softening likely ahead.
What goes with it
Soft vowels meet crisp and breathy edges across four lilting syllables, touched by mythology. Calliope pairs beautifully in style.
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Nicknames
- Cali
- Cal
- Lisa
- Callie
Other spellings
Honouring a Calista in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Calista is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
In France: #894 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Calista
- Calista Flockhart (born 1964)American actress
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