Calysta
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Calysta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 499 babies have been named Calysta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calysta is past its peak , currently ranked #13,282 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,282
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Calysta
Calysta is a girl name .
Calysta is currently ranked #13,282 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calysta include Cal, Caly, Sta, Stay, Staie, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calysta include Calypso . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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