Calista vs Kailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kailey

Girl #1,284 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, graceful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,284
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Kai

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Calista Rank #1,464
Kailey Rank #1,284

Kailey is more popular, ranked #1284 vs #1464 for Calista.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calista ___

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

Kailey ___

  • Kailey Ann
  • Kailey Grace
  • Kailey Marie
  • Kailey Rose
  • Kailey Elizabeth
  • Kailey Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calista

Thalia Lysander Cassia Orion Cressida

If you choose Kailey

Hailey Bailey Kylie Rylee Brielle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calista or Kailey more popular?

Kailey is more popular, ranked #1284 compared to Calista at #1464 in the United States.

What do Calista and Kailey mean?

Calista means "most beautiful" (Greek origin). Kailey means "slender, graceful" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Calista and Kailey boy or girl names?

Calista is primarily a girl name. Kailey is primarily a girl name.

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