What is the origin of the name Kalista?

Kalista is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Kalista?

Kalista is currently ranked #3773 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kalista?

Kalista is pronounced kuh-LIS-tuh.

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Kalista

kuh-LIS-tuh

Popularity

#3773

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,384

Peak Year

#182 in 1999

First Recorded

1976

Style

Mythological, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Greek name meaning 'most beautiful'. Derived from the word 'kallistos'.

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Kali Lissa Kala

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Kali Lissa Kala

Spelling Variations

Calista Kallista Kalysta

Similar Names

Calliope Chloe Seraphina Isadora Aurora

Personality Traits

CharmingElegantArtisticKind

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