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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kalista — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kalissi|Kalix
GreekGirl↑↑ Surging

Kalista

kuh-LEE-stuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#3773
↑↑ Surging
#3773
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 17
Peak rank
#3705 in 2021
5yr change
+239 ranks
Birth frequency
1.1 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3773 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Kalista

Popularity score: 17  ·  SSA Rank: #3773

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+239 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
8 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Greek OriginBeautyModernGirl3-syllableRomanticContemporaryRising Trend
Character
artistic visionbold determinationcreative passionspirited independencegraceful strength
STRONG
High confidence

Kalista is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3773 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +239 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3773 · very rare
Kalista at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'kallos' meaning 'beauty'. A modern name with classical roots, popularized in contemporary culture.
Language root:Ancient Greek · Kallos
Peak rank:#3705 in 2021
5yr change:+239 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kalista
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kalista · Overview
Summary

Kalista is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3773 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kalista scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 239 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Romantic character
Kalista carries a ethereal, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Kalista is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
kalista.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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