Callista name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: German, English, Swedish, Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Callista c(a)-llis-ta
Meaning: Most Beautiful
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Callista meaning and origin

What does Callista mean?

Unorthodox Callista came from Old Greek is used dominantly in Finnish, German, Swedish, English and Danish, a girl name, meaning of Callista is "Kallistos Which Means Most Beautiful". Callista is variation of Callisto.

Uncommon Callisto has its origin in Old Greek is substantially used in Italian language, Callisto means "Most Beautiful". Callista is feminine variation of Callistus. Callistus is Latin form of The Greek Name Καλλιστος = Most Beautiful.

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How do I pronounce Callista?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Callista is c(a)-llis-ta. Some people pronounce it as call(i)-sta.

Variants of Callista

Calixtus, Callistus, Callixtus, Calista, Callisto, Calistus

How popular is the name Callista?

Callista was a common name in United States. Over 2180 babies have been named Callista since 1914. When at its peak in 1999,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 61 years.

Callista is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1999 and was able to reach the top 900 names. In 2004, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 842 on girl names chart when 49 babies were named Callista.

There are over 485 babies that have been given the name Callista in France.

Callista is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 1999, peaked in 2004 when it ranked 1535th.

There are over 107 babies that have been given the name Callista in England and Wales. Callista is a rare baby name in Belgium where it may not be used now.

Callista is a common name in Nigeria while somewhat familiar name in Malawi, Zimbabwe and Indonesia. As per our research, over 4000 babies have been bestowed Callista around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2023464529
2022334747
2021352743
2020308351
2019311951
2018366641
2017343245
2016266465
2015299957
2014291858
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Callista in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands98103
Sweden77
Denmark30

Numerological analysis of Callista

To have letter A as your capstone in your name represents your wild personality, individuality, originality and ambitious spirit. You are daring and courageous. Having letter A as your capstone in your name represents the independent and carefree life you are living. You always do it with a purpose, and that's to teach others what you've learned. People who have this number as their expression no can be described as free souls that can't be tamed.

Looking for a name like Callista? Please go through the following names

  •  Anna kamatchi - The girl name Anna kamatchi has its origin in Hebrew and Old Greek is used mostly in Tamil. Anna kamatchi is Greek, Old Greek and Latin form of Channah or Hannah
  •  Ella - The popular and venerable unisex name Ella is originated from Germanic and Italian which is used in German, Italian and English languages, Ella means "True to All or Torch"
  •  Nest came from Old Greek is particulary used in Welsh and English and is bestowed upon baby girls, meaning of Nest is "Cute"
  •  Samouel means God or Powerful is originated from Hebrew which is used largely in Greek is aimed at boys
  •  Nericcia - Girl name Nericcia is used substantially in Italian. Its origin is in Italian and Old Greek, Nericcia means "Daughter of the Sea and Sea Nymph". Nericcia is derived from Nerissa.

Sibling Names for Callista

Looking for the perfect sibling names to complement your newest addition, Callista? Here are some great options that will pair beautifully with this elegant and unique name. From classic choices to more modern picks, there's something here for everyone.

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Famous people named Callista

  • Callista Balko, American college athletics administrator and former softball catcher
  • Callista Chimombo, Malawian politician and the widow of President Bingu wa Mutharika

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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