Kalista Girl

Popularity: #910 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkuh-LIS-tuh / kəˈlɪstə

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: most beautiful; Latin: pure

Historical & Cultural Background

Kalista is derived from the Greek word 'kallos,' meaning beauty. The name has been used in various cultures, often associated with beauty and purity. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.

Trend Summary

Kalista has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

AlinaElenaSelenaMarinaMelinaAnastasiaTatiana

Variants

  • Calista
  • Callista

International Variants

  • Calista (English)
  • Callista (Latin)

Famous people named Kalista

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Fictional characters named Kalista

Kalista is a character in the video game 'League of Legends,' known for her role as a powerful spirit of vengeance.

Kalista is a character in the book series 'The Darkest Minds' by Alexandra Bracken, representing themes of resilience.

Sibling Suggestions

KatherineKiraKylieKassandraKiana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kalista was first seen in the United States in 1976. Kalista has ranked as high as #1116 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Kalista has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kalista (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19766
19775
19788
19807
198112
19826
198310
19846
198614
198712
19888
19897
19907
19916
199215
199314
19949
199518
199617
199715
199875
1999182
2000144
2001118
2002136
2003133
2004108
2005109
200685
2007100
200899
200975
2010103
201183
201279
201378
201456
201561
201650
201751
201837
201928
202040
202141
202234
202337
202440