Callista
c(a)-llis-ta,
call(i)-sta
US Popularity:8101
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Most beautiful
With Greek origins, Callista is a charming girl’s name, meaning “most beautiful.” Callista is a slight variant of the Greek Calista. In Greek mythology, Callisto was an Arcadian nymph, which is where we get the definition of Callista. According to the myth, Callisto was one of the followers and a huntress of Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and vegetation. Other cool variations of this wonderful name include Kallista, Calixta, and Calixto.
How Popular Is The Name Callista?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Callista is currently #3684 on The Bump
Girl:Callista is currently #2473 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Callista is currently #8101 in U.S. births
Girl:Callista is currently #4662 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#4662
in 2023
- 1291
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 99
Behind the Name, Callista, October 2012
Behind the Name, Calista, April 2021
Behind the Name, Callistus, June 2023
Name Doctor, Callista
Britannica, Callisto, Greek mythology, March 2024
Britannica, Artemis, Greek goddess, June 2024
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