The baby name Callista is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /kəˈlɪstə/; respelling: kuh-LIS-tuh.
Callista is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Callista is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /kəˈlɪstə/; respelling: kuh-LIS-tuh.
Callista is Greek in Origin.
Callista is rooted in Greek Kalliste, the feminine superlative of kalos (beautiful), meaning “most beautiful” or “fairest.” Through Latin it appears as Callista/Calista; it sits beside the mythic Callisto (a related but distinct form), the nymph transformed into a bear and commemorated in the constellations.
In late antiquity the masculine Callistus/Calixtus borne by early popes lent the name a saintly pedigree, spawning feminine forms across Romance languages (Spanish Calixta, French Calixte, Portuguese/Italian Calista or Callista). The English Callista/Calista was revived in the 19th century with neoclassical tastes and saw a modern boost via actress Calista Flockhart. Contemporary variants include Callista, Calista, Kallista, Calysta, and Calixta; short forms Callie and Cali are common. The name conveys refined beauty with a timeless Hellenic sheen while remaining accessible and flexible across cultures.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | 0 | #39 | 1 | 2,238 | |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #100 | 3 | 3,319 |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2012 | #171 | 2 | 1,538 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #235 | 3 | 7,146 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| NG | 0 | #266 | 7 | 5,926 | |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #281 | 5 | 2,795 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #286 | 4 | 8,139 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| MY | 0 | #349 | 6 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #394 | 12 | 3,185 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #546 | 41 | 18,916 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #586 | 206 | 15,093 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #605 | 11 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #879 | 38 | 8,487 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #933 | 23 | 5,933 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #972 | 23 | 24,821 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,127 | 15 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Callista is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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