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Kallista

Boy name · Greek

Kallista is a Greek boy name. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kallista would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • HistoryKallista first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Kallista

Kallista is a boy name of Greek origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Kallista at school.

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Questions about the name Kallista

What is the origin of the name Kallista?

Kallista is Greek in origin. Other Greek names to consider are Theodore (“gift of God”), Mateo (“gift of God”), Lucas (“man from Lucania”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).

Is Kallista a boy or girl name?

Kallista is a boy name, though a few girls are given it too each year.

What should I know before naming my baby Kallista?

Kallista is a Greek boy name. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.