Calyx

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How to Pronounce Calyx

Pronounced KAY-liks /ˈkeɪ.lɪks/High

Meaning: From the word calyx — 'the cup-shaped outer whorl of a flower (the sepals)' (from Greek kalyx, 'a husk, a pod, a cup')Low

In 30 seconds: The cup of a flower: Calyx is the botanical word — 'the flower's cup'. Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'KAY-liks').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the word calyx — 'the cup-shaped outer whorl of a flower (the sepals)' (from Greek kalyx, 'a husk, a pod, a cup')

U.S. rank (2024)#5682 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 169

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

Calyx comes from the word calyx — 'the calyx, the cup-shaped outer whorl of a flower, formed by the sepals that protect the bud' (from Greek kalyx, 'a husk, a pod, a seed-cup'). A crisp, bold, modern botanical word-name with a sleek -yx ending (said 'KAY-liks'; nickname Cal).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-cup-of-a-flower at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Calyx means 'the cup-shaped outer whorl of a flower' — the protective ring of sepals (from Greek kalyx, 'a husk, a pod, a cup') — a crisp, bold botanical word-name with a sleek -yx ending (said 'KAY-liks').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — calyx — word origin

Variations

CalixKalyx

Nicknames

Cal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Calyx mean?

Calyx is the word for 'the cup-shaped outer whorl of a flower' (Greek 'a husk, a cup').

How do you pronounce Calyx?

It's said KAY-liks /ˈkeɪ.lɪks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Calyx a boy or girl name?

Calyx is a boy's name (occasionally unisex).

How popular is Calyx?

Calyx is a very rare name in the U.S.