Kallista
Kallista is a girl baby name. Ranked #10,153 in the US, popular nicknames include Kal, Kay, and Kalie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kallista first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 875 babies have been named Kallista in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kallista is past its peak , currently ranked #10,153 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,153
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Kallista
Kallista is a girl name .
Kallista is currently ranked #10,153 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kallista include Kal, Kay, Kalie, and Kallie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kallista include Kallie, Kalliope, Kalli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis