Kalista as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kalista

What is the meaning of the name Kalista ?

The baby name Kalista is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kuh-LIS-tuh (IPA: /kəˈlɪstə/).

Kalista is Greek in Origin.

Kalista is a modern spelling variant of Calista/Callista, ultimately from the Greek superlative kalliste/kallista, "most beautiful," rooted in kallos, "beauty." The name is cognate with Callisto/Kallisto, the nymph of Artemis in Greek myth who became the constellation Ursa Major; while the mythic form is different, they share the same etymology and sense of "fairest." Latinized Callista circulated in late antique and medieval records, then re-emerged in Europe with the revival of classical names.

Usage of Kalista grew in the late 20th century, especially in North America, favored both as a streamlined K-spelling and as a transliteration closer to the original Greek kappa. Common variants include Calista, Callista, and Kallista; related forms are Callisto/Kallisto (unisex). Nicknames range from Kali and Callie to Lissa and Lita. The name conveys elegance and classic luminosity while remaining distinctive.