Aimee vs Calista

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aimee

Girl #1,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, loved one"

Origin: Latin via French

Cultural Roots

French English American Canadian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,473
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aims, Aim

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Aimee Rank #1,473
Calista Rank #1,464

Calista is more popular, ranked #1464 vs #1473 for Aimee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aimee ___

  • Aimee Rose
  • Aimee Louise
  • Aimee Claire
  • Aimee Marie
  • Aimee Nicole

Calista ___

  • Calista Grace
  • Calista Marie
  • Calista Rose
  • Calista Jane
  • Calista Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aimee

Sophie Isabelle Ethan Lucas Aurelie

If you choose Calista

Thalia Lysander Cassia Orion Cressida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aimee or Calista more popular?

Calista is more popular, ranked #1464 compared to Aimee at #1473 in the United States.

What do Aimee and Calista mean?

Aimee means "beloved, loved one" (Latin via French origin). Calista means "most beautiful" (Greek origin).

Are Aimee and Calista boy or girl names?

Aimee is primarily a girl name. Calista is primarily a girl name.

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