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Kaliopi

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Pronounced kah-lee-OH-pee /kɑː.liˈoʊ.pi/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Greek Kalliope (Calliope), from kallos ('beauty') and ops ('voice; eye'), meaning 'beautiful voice.' In Greek mythology Calliope was the Muse of epic poetry and eloquence.Low

In 30 seconds: A mythic Greek name: Kaliopi means 'beautiful voice' -- the Muse of epic poetry (said 'kah-lee-OH-pee'). Classical and musical.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA spelling of the Greek Kalliope (Calliope), from kallos ('beauty') and ops ('voice; eye'), meaning 'beautiful voice.' In Greek mythology Calliope was the Muse of epic poetry and eloquence.
U.S. rank (2022)#16440 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 45

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119752022

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

Kaliopi follows the Greek Kalliope (Calliope), 'beautiful voice,' from kallos ('beauty') and ops ('voice'). In myth she is the eldest of the nine Muses, patron of epic poetry. It is rare in the U.S. and carries deep classical weight (said 'kah-lee-OH-pee').

It appears only very rarely in 2025 U.S. birth data, mostly in Greek-heritage families. Rare, mythic, and musical.

Did you know? Kaliopi is a spelling of Calliope, Greek for 'beautiful voice,' and the name of the Muse of epic poetry and eloquence in Greek mythology -- a grand, musical classic (said 'kah-lee-OH-pee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References -- Kaliopi — Greek Kalliope/Calliope, 'beautiful voice'; Muse of epic poetry

Variations

CalliopeKalliopiKaliope

Nicknames

KaliCallie

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If you like Kaliopi…

Calliope— the standard English spelling
Callie— the short form it shares
Thalia— a like Muse name from Greek myth
Euterpe— a like Greek Muse of music

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaliopi mean?

Kaliopi is a spelling of Calliope, Greek for 'beautiful voice' -- the Muse of epic poetry in Greek mythology.

How do you pronounce Kaliopi?

It's said kah-lee-OH-pee /kɑː.liˈoʊ.pi/ -- four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Kaliopi a boy or girl name?

Kaliopi is a girl's name.

How popular is Kaliopi?

Kaliopi is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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