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Caliope

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How to Pronounce Caliope

Pronounced kuh-LY-oh-pee /kəˈlaɪ.ə.pi/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Calliope, from the Greek Kalliope, 'beautiful voice' (kallos, 'beauty,' + ops, 'voice') - the muse of epic poetry. Note the -ope is read 'oh-pee.'Low

In 30 seconds: A lyrical Greek name: Caliope (Calliope) means 'beautiful voice' - the muse of epic poetry (said 'kuh-LY-oh-pee'). Note the -ope reads 'oh-pee.'
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA spelling of Calliope, from the Greek Kalliope, 'beautiful voice' (kallos, 'beauty,' + ops, 'voice') - the muse of epic poetry. Note the -ope is read 'oh-pee.'
U.S. rank (2025)#7563 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 130
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319192025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Caliope is a spelling of Calliope, from Greek Kalliope, 'beautiful voice' (kallos, 'beauty,' + ops, 'voice'), the muse of epic poetry. Lyrical and mythic, its -ope reads 'oh-pee,' which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'kuh-LY-oh-pee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely in this spelling. Rare, musical, and mythic.

Did you know? Caliope spells Calliope, Greek for 'beautiful voice' - the muse of epic poetry - and the -ope is read 'oh-pee,' not 'ope,' which we note (said 'kuh-LY-oh-pee').
Overall data confidence 52%
References - Caliope — Calliope spelling; Greek 'beautiful voice'; muse

Variations

CalliopeKalliopeKaliope

Nicknames

CaliPoppy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caliope mean?

Caliope is a spelling of Calliope, Greek for 'beautiful voice' - the muse of epic poetry.

How do you pronounce Caliope?

It's said kuh-LY-oh-pee /kəˈlaɪ.ə.pi/ - four syllables, stress on the second; the -ope reads 'oh-pee.'

Is Caliope a boy or girl name?

Caliope is a girl's name.

How popular is Caliope?

Caliope is a rare name in the U.S.

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