Calista vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Calista Rank #1,464
May Rank #1,351

May is more popular, ranked #1351 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

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calista

Thalia Lysander Cassia Orion Cressida

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calista or May more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Calista at #1464 in the United States.

What do Calista and May mean?

Calista means "most beautiful" (Greek origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Calista and May boy or girl names?

Calista is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.

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