Kalliopi
A girl's name of Greek origin with 308 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A transliteration of the Greek female given name Καλλιόπη (Kalliópi).
Kalliopi is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, the modern Greek form of Calliope, meaning 'beautiful voice' from kallos (beautiful) and ops (voice). In Greek mythology, Calliope was the muse of epic poetry, making this name a tribute to artistic inspiration.
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Kalliopi 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., Kalliopi has been recorded as a girl's name since 1970, with 308 total births. Browse the Greek names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kalliopi climbed 303 spots in the last 20 years — from #8966 to #8663.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 53 | #9582 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 75 | #13541 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 52 | #14187 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 21 | #12331 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 38 | #10230 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 69 | #7405 | — |
The Story of Kalliopi
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1973, Kalliopi is a Gen X staple. Girls named Kalliopi are most likely born between 1970 and 1983.
How rare is Kalliopi?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Kalliopi — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1970, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 75 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Kalliopi by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(40 years, 1970–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #8663 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9928 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8771 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10667 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9881 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10099 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14680 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12175 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11298 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15408 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9839 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15528 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18151 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14026 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14201 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16184 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18921 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12123 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12951 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15415 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1970–2024