Calista

Meaning of Calista

From the Greek word meaning "most beautiful". It suggests someone very attractive.

Calista has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Calista

After ranking as high as #628 in 2000, Calista has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Calista

• Calista Flockhart
  Actress, Ally McBeal star
• Calista Redmond
  RISC-V International CEO
• Calista Lyon
  American model and actress
• Calista Gingrich
  Daughter of Newt Gingrich
• Calista Jacobs
  Miss Teen USA 1999

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Questions about the name Calista

What does the name Calista mean?

Calista means from the greek word meaning "most beautiful". it suggests someone very attractive, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Calista a boy's or a girl's name?

Calista is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Calista?

Calista did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Calista most popular?

Calista peaked at #628 in 2000.