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Calix
♂ Boy
Pronounced KAY-liks /ˈkeɪ.lɪks/High
Meaning: chalice, most beautifulMedium
In 30 seconds: Calix is a Latin name meaning chalice or most beautiful. A crisp two-syllable name with both the sacred resonance of the communion cup and the beauty of the Greek calyx.
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Meaningchalice, most beautiful
U.S. rank (2025)#2010 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births75 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 855
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Calix derives from Latin calix meaning cup or chalice, related to Greek kalyx. As a given name it carries both liturgical and botanical beauty.
Calix has appeared in US birth records as a distinctive masculine name with classical depth.
Did you know? The calix (chalice) is the sacred cup used in the Christian Eucharist — making Calix a name that connects directly to one of the most central acts of Christian worship.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name: Calix — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
CalyxCalixtoCalex
Nicknames
Cal
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Frequently Asked
What does Calix mean?
Calix means chalice, most beautiful.
How do you pronounce Calix?
Calix is pronounced KAY-liks (/ˈkeɪ.lɪks/), with 2 syllables.
Is Calix a boy's name?
Yes, Calix is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Calix?
Latin meaning well established; chalice and calyx roots both well-known.