Calista

Calista is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 150 girls in the United States.

Calista at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Calista

Calista belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Calista first appears in Social Security records in 1894. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #519 in 1999, and in 2024 150 babies received the name — 7,372 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Calista in US records

First recorded (US)
1894
Best US rank
#519 in 1999
Peak year
1999
Babies named Calista in 2024
150
Total since 1880
7,372

Calista in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#871 in 2001
Babies named Calista in 2025
15
Total since 1996
361

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Calista mean?

The meaning of Calista is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Calista a boy or girl name?

Calista is a girl name. In 2024, 150 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Calista?

Calista comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Calista?

Calista first appears in US records in 1894. Its best-ever ranking was #519 in 1999, and 150 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].