Kallista
kah-LIS-tah
Kallista is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Kallista is a Greek name meaning 'most beautiful'. A lovely choice with a pleasant sound.”. It currently ranks #9197 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2001.
What Kallista Means
“Kallista is a Greek name meaning 'most beautiful'. A lovely choice with a pleasant sound.”
The Story of Kallista
From the ancient Greek word for 'most beautiful', this name was whispered by poets and scholars, and now it whispers your child's name.
Kallista originates from the Greek word 'kallistos', the superlative form of 'kalos', meaning 'most beautiful'. It was a name poetically attached to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. The name was revived in the late 19th century, gradually finding its way into use across English-speaking countries.
When you picture your daughter, you may see a grace that seems to radiate from within. Kallista is a name that feels like a gentle unfolding, a promise of inner and outer radiance. Writing it on a birth announcement will feel like capturing a moment of pure, inherent loveliness.
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Peak Year
#59 in 2001
Total Births
875
First Recorded
1985
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