How Many People Are Named Kallista?

Complete statistics for the name Kallista: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kallista
Very Rare
Greek

Kallista means 'most beautiful' in Greek, making it a rare gem among female names. Only 866 people in the US today carry this name, equating to just 1 in 381,033 Americans. The majority, 91%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern choice.

~866
Living in US
1 in 381,033
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Most beautiful
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Charismatic Ambitious
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, indicating a strong potential for success and influence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,087
Worldwide Bearers
#606,684
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
64
🇺🇸 United States
866
🇷🇺 Russia
31
🇲🇾 Malaysia
10
🇹🇿 Tanzania
9
🇿🇦 South Africa
9
🇬🇧 England
5
🇨🇦 Canada
4
🇬🇧 Wales
4
🇵🇭 Philippines
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
866 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
799
Would be under 30 (91%)
76
Would be 30–60 (9%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 875 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
60

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kallista Through the Generations

Kallista peaked in popularity in 2001 with 59 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most people named Kallista are young, with 799 under 30 and only 76 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution suggests it's a relatively new name, embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 52
Texas 26
Ohio 15
Illinois 7
Michigan 7
Wisconsin 7
Florida 5
New York 5
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Kallista

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kallista's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Kallista

How Many People Have the Name Kallista?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 866 people in the United States currently share the name Kallista. That works out to roughly 1 in every 381,033 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kallista a Common or Rare Name?

Kallista is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kallista Mean?

Kallista means "most beautiful" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kallista in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Kallista Most Popular?

The name Kallista reached peak popularity in 2001, with 59 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kallista?

Approximately 866 people named Kallista live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 875. That works out to roughly 1 in 381,033 Americans.

Is Kallista a rare name?

Kallista is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 381,033 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kallista mean?

Kallista means "most beautiful" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Kallista more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kallista are male and 100% are female.

When was Kallista most popular?

Kallista peaked in 2001 with 59 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US866
All-Time Births875
1 in X1 in 381,033
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2001
World Rank#606,684
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.