Declining since 1999.
Popularity of Calysta since 1985
Babies named Calysta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 109 |
| 2000s | 248 |
| 2010s | 101 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Calysta is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1985, a time when invented or newly borrowed names were on the rise. Its peak year was 1999, but since then its usage has fallen, reflecting a decline in similar-sounding ornate coinages. Though the name's exact derivation is uncertain, it likely blends the fashionable '-ista' suffix from names like Calista or Alyssa, with the Latin root 'calix'. With no top states and no appearance in the top thousand, Calysta remains a distinctive choice, appealing to parents who want a name that sounds both delicate and unique.
Calysta is a modern coinage, likely an elaborated variant of Calista (from Greek 'kallistos', meaning 'most beautiful') or a feminization of the name Calix, which derives from Latin 'calix' (cup or chalice). The name first appeared in the United States in 1985, probably influenced by similar sounding names like Kalista or Calissa.
“Calysta” around the world
Where Calysta lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cal, Cally, Lyss, Caly
Sibling names for Calysta
Names that share Calysta's style, for a brother or sister.
