Kallista

Meaning of Kallista

Kallista (pronounced kuh-LIS-tuh) sweeps in like a burst of Mediterranean sunshine, carrying with it the ancient Greek meaning “most beautiful.” Picture a graceful nymph dancing along olive groves at dawn—this is the spirited essence behind a name that’s as artful as a sculpted marble bust and as warm as honey-drizzled yogurt. Though fewer than a dozen little Kallistas appear on birth records each year (hovering around the 900s in popularity), their presence feels anything but shy; they stand out like rare wildflowers on an otherwise familiar path. For parents craving a name that whispers of classical myths yet sparkles with modern playfulness, Kallista offers a fast-paced journey through history, beauty, and endless possibility—an invitation to a story that’s just beginning.

Pronunciation

American English

• Pronunced as kuh-LIS-tuh (/kəˈlɪstə/)

• Kaleigh
• Kalista
• Kali
• Callista
• Kallie
• Calista
• Kalina