Kalista

Kalista 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 40 girls in the United States.

Kalista at a glance

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

About the name Kalista

Kalista 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, Kalista first appears in Social Security records in 1976. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1097 in 1999, and in 2024 40 babies received the name — 2,384 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kalista in US records

First recorded (US)
1976
Best US rank
#1097 in 1999
Peak year
1999
Babies named Kalista in 2024
40
Total since 1880
2,384

Kalista in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#3681 in 2012
Babies named Kalista in 2024
5
Total since 1996
21

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kalista mean?

The meaning of Kalista 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 Kalista a boy or girl name?

Kalista is a girl name. In 2024, 40 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kalista?

Kalista comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kalista?

Kalista first appears in US records in 1976. Its best-ever ranking was #1097 in 1999, and 40 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].