Calista - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Calista \c(a)-lis-ta, cal(i)-sta\ is pronounced ka-LEES-tah, ka-LISS-tah. It is of Latin and Greek origin, and its meaning is "cup; fairest, most beautiful". From the Late Latin name Calixta, feminine form of Calixtus which is used in reference by Christians tp the cup containing the wine of the Christian sacrament. Also linked with "kallista" in Greek. Callistus was a third-century male Roman saint. Mythology: an Arcadian nymph who metamorphosed into a she-bear, then into the Great Bear constellation. Actress Calista Flockhart.

Calista has 24 variant forms: Cala, Calesta, Cali, Calissa, Calisto, Calla, Callesta, Calli, Callie, Callista, Cally, Callysta, Calyssa, Calysta, Kala, Kalesta, Kalista, Kalla, Kallesta, Kalli, Kallie, Kallista, Kally and Kallysta.

Calista is an uncommon female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Calista. Click here to compare Calista with related baby names.