Karista
Karista is a girl baby name. Ranked #58,849 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Karista first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 142 babies have been named Karista in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karista is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,849 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,849
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Karista
Karista is a girl name .
Karista is currently ranked #58,849 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karista include Kar, Kay, Karie, and Kariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karista include Karina, Kari, Karis, Kariyah, Karissa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis