NAME PROFILE
Calista
Calista is a name of Greek origin meaning 'most beautiful.' It evokes a sense of elegance and charm, suggesting a person who embodies beauty and grace in both appearance and character.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,504 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1999 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1979 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 24%TX — 20%OH — 19%NY — 19%FL — 18%
Notable People
Calista Flockhart (Actress, *Ally McBeal*) · Calista Jenkins (Environmental Activist) · Calista Carradine (Actress) · Calista K. (Musician) · Calista K. (Author)
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