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Calli

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Pronounced KAL-ee /ˈkæl.i/High

Meaning: Pet form of Calliope/Callista — from Greek kallos, 'beauty' — 'beautiful, most beautiful'Medium

In 30 seconds: Beautiful and sweet: Calli pets Calliope/Callista — 'beauty'. Cheerful, bright, and warm.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningPet form of Calliope/Callista — from Greek kallos, 'beauty' — 'beautiful, most beautiful'

U.S. rank (2025)#5124 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,516

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

Calli is a pet form of Calliope or Callista — from Greek kallos, 'beauty' — 'beautiful, most beautiful' (Calliope, the muse of epic poetry). A cheerful, bright nickname-name; the -i styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly on its own. Rare, beautiful at the root, and cheerful.

Did you know? Calliope ('beautiful voice') and Callista ('most beautiful') come from Greek kallos, 'beauty' — Calli is their cheerful, sweet nickname.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Callie — root etymology

Variations

CallieCaliKali

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Callie— a fellow spelling

Cali— a single-l spelling

Calliope— a name it pets

Callista— another name it pets

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Calli mean?

Calli pets Calliope/Callista — Greek 'beautiful, most beautiful'.

How do you pronounce Calli?

It's said KAL-ee /ˈkæl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Calli a boy or girl name?

Calli is a girl's name.

How popular is Calli?

Calli is a rare name in the U.S.