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Calysta

kah-LISS-tah

Calysta is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Variant of Callista, a Greek name meaning 'most beautiful'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1999.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginGreek

What Calysta Means

Variant of Callista, a Greek name meaning 'most beautiful'.

The Story of Calysta

From the ancient Greek ideal of supreme beauty, a name that echoes through centuries, waiting to grace your daughter.

Calysta is a delightful variant of the Greek name Kallistos, meaning 'most beautiful.' The original Greek form was used as an epithet and later as a given name, embodying the highest standard of beauty and excellence. The name made its way into broader usage through Latinized forms and saw a rise in popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the 1990s.

When you look at your newborn, you already see a world of wonder and beauty reflected in her eyes. The name 'Calysta' sounds like a whispered compliment, a soft affirmation of that inherent radiance. Writing it on her birth certificate, you feel the smooth flow of the syllables, a name that promises grace and a luminous spirit within your child.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Personality Traits

BeautifulGracefulIntelligent

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Peak Year

#58 in 1999

Total Births

499

First Recorded

1985

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