Callista

Callista 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 38 girls in the United States.

Callista at a glance

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

About the name Callista

Callista 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, Callista first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1316 in 1999, and in 2024 38 babies received the name — 2,443 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Callista in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#1316 in 1999
Peak year
1999
Babies named Callista in 2024
38
Total since 1880
2,443

Callista in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#1535 in 2004
Babies named Callista in 2025
10
Total since 1996
160

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Callista mean?

The meaning of Callista 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 Callista a boy or girl name?

Callista is a girl name. In 2024, 38 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Callista?

Callista comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Callista?

Callista first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #1316 in 1999, and 38 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].