Kallista
Every Kallista since 1985 — 896 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kallista
Kallista is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,819 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 896 American babies have been named Kallista. Its peak came in 2001, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kallista stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kallista year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,819 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,232 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,724 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,777 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,250 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,193 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,405 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,946 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,639 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,370 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,930 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,144 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,070 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,034 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,745 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,873 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,201 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,588 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,520 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,514 |
| 2005 | 45 | #3,383 |
| 2004 | 53 | #2,979 |
| 2003 | 41 | #3,498 |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,548 |
| 2001 | 59 | #2,581 |
| 2000 | 57 | #2,614 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,268 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,039 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,735 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kallista in 2025?
Kallista ranked #5,819 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kallista?
896 babies have been named Kallista in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kallista most popular?
Kallista peaked in 2001, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Kallista a boy or girl name?
Kallista is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kallista rising or falling?
Kallista is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.