Entry № 997 · Greek origin

Calliste Calliste — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ kah-LEES-tay /
Gender
Girl
Origin
Greek
Meaning
"Most beautiful"
Syllables
3
Rank · US 2025
№ 0
First recorded
Ancient (Greek)

A name that means "most beautiful".

Calliste (Καλλίστη) is the superlative of kallos, meaning "most beautiful" — the name was also used for the ancient Greek name of Santorini, before the volcanic eruption that shaped the modern island.

Calliste is rare as a given name but rising — particularly among parents drawn to Greek root words.

Most beautiful. The ancient name of Santorini.

The name in its native script.

Καλλίστη
Transliteration
Kallístē
Pronunciation
/ kəˈliː.steɪ /
Root
Grammatical form

Where Calliste stands.

Current rank · 2025
№ 0 in the U.S.
All-time peak
№ 0 in 0
Babies named Calliste · last year
87 in the U.S.
First entered SSA top-1000
0
Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular
№25 №75 №150 №250 1995 2005 2015 2020 2025 PEAK · — NOW · —

Callistes before her.

Real people
Calliste
Rare; few well-known bearers.
In fiction
Calliste
Ancient name of Santorini.
Greek geography

Names connected to Calliste.

The number behind Calliste.

6

The Nurturer

Calliste reduces to six — the number of superlative grace.

Why families chose this name.

"Most beautiful in Greek. Three syllables. Calliste."
Eleni · Mother of one · Athens