Calista

Female

Meaning

Beautiful

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/kəˈlɪstə/

Traits associated with the name Calista:

Calista has a beautiful sound to it that represents a powerful affection between owner and dog.

Dogs named Calista tend to be loving, strong-willed, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Calista?

That you have an appreciation for unique and creative names. It may also suggest that you have an appreciation for Greek culture, as Calista is a Greek name meaning "most beautiful".

Is Calista a good dog name?

Calista has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Calista isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

2,169
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
2,823
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Calista is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Calista was, in the past month, the 2060th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Calista is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Calista was viewed 36 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Calista's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Calista is most adored in Louisiana, Oregon and Idaho.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New York, Nebraska and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Calista.

Most popular breeds named Calista:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Australian Cattle Dog

Calista is found in these categories:

greek dog names
greek

Derived from Greek, meaning "most beautiful".

Dog names like Calista:

Glory + father
Dear One
Bright, shining moonlight.
Daphnis and chloe, is an ancient greek novel
Heart, Maiden
Singer
Calista dog name meaning

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