Amelia vs Calista

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Calista

Girl #1,464 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"most beautiful"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,464
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Callie, Cali, Cal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Calista Rank #1,464

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1464 for Calista.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Calista ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Calista

Thalia Lysander Cassia Orion Cressida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Calista more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Calista at #1464 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Calista mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Calista means "most beautiful" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Calista boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Calista is primarily a girl name.

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