Callista vs Cayla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callista

Girl #3,897 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"most beautiful, fairest of all"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,897
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Callie, Cal, Calli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Callista Rank #3,897
Cayla Rank #3,907

Callista is more popular, ranked #3897 vs #3907 for Cayla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Callista ___

  • Callista Rose
  • Callista Grace
  • Callista Marie
  • Callista Faye
  • Callista Elise
  • Callista Wren

Cayla ___

  • Cayla Marie
  • Cayla Ann
  • Cayla Rose
  • Cayla Lynn
  • Cayla Grace
  • Cayla Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Callista

Thalia Isadora Evangeline Cassandra Orion

If you choose Cayla

Jayden Kylie Hayden Makayla Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callista or Cayla more popular?

Callista is more popular, ranked #3897 compared to Cayla at #3907 in the United States.

What do Callista and Cayla mean?

Callista means "most beautiful, fairest of all" (Greek origin). Cayla means "slender, graceful" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Callista and Cayla boy or girl names?

Callista is primarily a girl name. Cayla is primarily a girl name.

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