Callista is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1654 in 2003 with 116 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 137 births ranking #1316. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 314.3%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 15,750 girls born was named Callista. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.