Kalista
Every Kalista since 1976 — 2,419 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalista
Kalista is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,116 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 2,419 American babies have been named Kalista. Its peak came in 1999, when 182 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kalista stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalista year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,116 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,787 |
| 2023 | 37 | #4,016 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,249 |
| 2021 | 41 | #3,711 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3,715 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,834 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,961 |
| 2017 | 51 | #3,174 |
| 2016 | 50 | #3,256 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2,867 |
| 2014 | 56 | #3,023 |
| 2013 | 78 | #2,356 |
| 2012 | 79 | #2,366 |
| 2011 | 83 | #2,267 |
| 2010 | 103 | #1,952 |
| 2009 | 75 | #2,519 |
| 2008 | 99 | #2,067 |
| 2007 | 100 | #2,045 |
| 2006 | 85 | #2,258 |
| 2005 | 109 | #1,795 |
| 2004 | 108 | #1,774 |
| 2003 | 133 | #1,471 |
| 2002 | 136 | #1,413 |
| 2001 | 118 | #1,577 |
| 2000 | 144 | #1,320 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,309 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,728 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,547 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalista in 2025?
Kalista ranked #4,116 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalista?
2,419 babies have been named Kalista in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalista most popular?
Kalista peaked in 1999, when 182 newborns received the name.
Is Kalista a boy or girl name?
Kalista is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalista rising or falling?
Kalista is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.