Kaliopi
A girl's name of Greek origin with 45 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Kaliopi is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 45 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Kaliopi is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Kaliopi is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant of Calliope, the Greek muse of epic poetry, from the Greek meaning 'beautiful voice' — combining kallos (beauty) and ops (voice). Calliope was one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology.
Kaliopi preserves the original Greek phonetics of this mythological name, favored in Greece and Greek diaspora communities, carrying the heritage of poetry and beautiful expression.
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Kaliopi is cataloged under the Greek naming tradition. Greek-origin names have traveled through mythology, early Christianity, and scholarly tradition to become fixtures in naming cultures worldwide.
In the U.S., Kaliopi has been recorded as a girl's name since 1975, with 45 total births. Browse the Greek names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kaliopi has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1975.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | #14628 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 5 | #17506 | — |
| 1980s | 5 | #11160 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 23 | #9318 | — |
The Story of Kaliopi
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1976, Kaliopi is a Gen X staple. Girls named Kaliopi are most likely born between 1975 and 1986.
How rare is Kaliopi?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kaliopi is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1975, peaked in the 1970s with 23 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 1975–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #16440 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12816 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17506 |
| 1984 | 5 | #11160 |
| 1979 | 6 | #9482 |
| 1978 | 5 | #10455 |
| 1976 | 7 | #7639 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9694 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2022