What is the origin of the name Calixta?

Calixta is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Calixta?

Calixta is currently ranked #15676 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Calixta?

Calixta is pronounced kah-LIKS-tah.

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Calixta

kah-LIKS-tah

Popularity

#15676

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Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

Peak Year

#8 in 2021

First Recorded

2000

Style

Mythological, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From Greek, meaning 'most beautiful' or 'fairest,' derived from *kallistos*, the superlative of *kalos* 'beautiful.'

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Callie Calix

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Numerology

The Seeker

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Nicknames

Callie Calix

Spelling Variations

Callista Calista

Similar Names

Aurora Sophia Isabella Penelope

Personality Traits

BeautifulElegantCharmingGraceful

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