Holding steady.
Popularity of Clista since 1898
Babies named Clista per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Clista's real moment was 1898.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 43 |
| 1920s | 64 |
| 1930s | 54 |
| 1940s | 30 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clista is a rare American name that first appeared in the United States in 1898, which was also its peak year. It has never been a common name; its trajectory has been stable at very low usage, with no recorded births in many years and a one-in-N ratio too low to calculate. The name likely emerged as a variant of Christa or Christina, reflecting late 19th-century naming trends that favored clipped forms of established names. Despite its obscurity, Clista carries a vintage charm, reminiscent of names like Elma and Lena that were popular in the 1890s. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice, though its meaning remains uncertain.
Clista is a rare American name that first appeared in the late 19th century. It may be a variant of Christa, a short form of Christina, or possibly derived from the Greek name Clisto, meaning 'famous'. The name saw limited use, with its peak year of recorded births in 1898, and has remained infrequent since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clissy
Variants: Christa
Sibling names for Clista
Names that share Clista's style, for a brother or sister.
