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Calista

kah-LIS-tah

Calista is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “From the Greek name Καλλίστη (Kalliste) meaning 'most beautiful.' Also a moon of Jupiter.”. It currently ranks #1457 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1999.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginGreek

What Calista Means

From the Greek name Καλλίστη (Kalliste) meaning 'most beautiful.' Also a moon of Jupiter.

The Story of Calista

She is destined for brilliance, a name meaning 'most beautiful' that shines with the light of a distant moon.

Calista is a name born from the Greek word 'kallistos,' meaning 'most beautiful.' It has a celestial connection, being the name of one of Jupiter's largest moons, discovered in the 17th century. The name journeyed from ancient Greece, where it was a descriptor of supreme beauty, through astronomical discovery, and into modern usage as a name of elegant grace.

Whispering 'Calista' to your daughter feels like speaking a secret of pure radiance. It’s a name that sounds both sophisticated and deeply kind, suggesting an inner light. When you write 'Calista,' you’re giving her a name that acknowledges a profound, inherent grace and a beauty that shines from within.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Calista Flockhart

    American actress, known for Ally McBeal.

Personality Traits

BeautifulIntelligentCreativeKind

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#490 in 1999

Total Births

7,372

First Recorded

1894

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