What is the origin of the name Callista?

Callista is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Callista?

Callista is currently ranked #3889 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Callista?

Callista is pronounced kah-LISS-tah.

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GirlGreek

Callista

kah-LISS-tah

Popularity

#3889

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,443

Peak Year

#137 in 1999

First Recorded

1914

Style

Mythological, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Callista is a Greek name meaning "most beautiful". It embodies elegance and grace.

Nickname Watch

Callie Cal

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Callie Cal

Similar Names

Alexandra Isabella Olivia Sophia

Personality Traits

beautifulgracefulintelligentkind

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