Calista vs Prisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Prisha

Girl #1,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindi Indian South Asian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,332
Total SSA Count
172
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pri, Isha

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Calista Rank #1,464
Prisha Rank #1,332

Prisha is more popular, ranked #1332 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

Prisha ___

  • Prisha Devi
  • Prisha Asha
  • Prisha Layla
  • Prisha Maya
  • Prisha Rose
  • Prisha Priya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calista

Thalia Lysander Cassia Orion Cressida

If you choose Prisha

Priya Ananya Kavya Aryan Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calista or Prisha more popular?

Prisha is more popular, ranked #1332 compared to Calista at #1464 in the United States.

What do Calista and Prisha mean?

Calista means "most beautiful" (Greek origin). Prisha means "beloved, dear one" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Calista and Prisha boy or girl names?

Calista is primarily a girl name. Prisha is primarily a girl name.

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