Callista Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkuh-LIS-tuh / /kəˈlɪstə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: most beautiful; Latin: fairest
Historical & Cultural Background
Callista is derived from the Greek word 'kallistos', meaning 'most beautiful'. In Greek mythology, Callista was a nymph associated with Artemis. The name has been used in various forms throughout history and has seen a resurgence in modern times. It is often associated with beauty and grace.
Trend Summary
Callista has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Calista
- Kallista
International Variants
- Callista (Italian)
- Calista (English)
- Kallista (Greek)
Famous people named Callista
Callista Gingrich is an American author and political consultant known for her work in media and as a former Speaker of the House's wife.
Callista Clark is an American country music singer-songwriter recognized for her debut single 'It's Cause I Am'.
Callista L. McGowan is a notable American artist known for her contributions to contemporary art.
Callista Roy is a prominent nursing theorist known for her work in the field of nursing science.
Fictional characters named Callista
Callista is a character in the video game series 'Star Wars: The Old Republic', known for her role as a Jedi.
Callista is a character in the novel 'The Dark Tower' series by Stephen King, serving as a significant figure in the storyline.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Callista was first seen in the United States in 1914. Callista has ranked as high as #1161 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Callista has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Callista (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 39 |
| 1998 | 105 |
| 1999 | 137 |
| 2000 | 111 |
| 2001 | 98 |
| 2002 | 93 |
| 2003 | 116 |
| 2004 | 86 |
| 2005 | 83 |
| 2006 | 77 |
| 2007 | 84 |
| 2008 | 76 |
| 2009 | 77 |
| 2010 | 54 |
| 2011 | 62 |
| 2012 | 78 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 58 |
| 2015 | 58 |
| 2016 | 65 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 38 |