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Kalliopi

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

Meaning: A Greek form of Calliope — kallos, 'beauty', + ops, 'voice/face', hence 'beautiful voice' (the Muse of epic poetry); we note the muse nameLow

In 30 seconds: Beautiful voice: Kalliopi is a Greek form of Calliope. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kah-lee-OH-pee').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA Greek form of Calliope — kallos, 'beauty', + ops, 'voice/face', hence 'beautiful voice' (the Muse of epic poetry); we note the muse name
U.S. rank (2024)#8663 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1973
Total births (all-time)≈ 308

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419702024

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

Kalliopi is a Greek form of Calliope — kallos, 'beauty', + ops, 'voice/face', hence 'beautiful voice' (the Muse of epic poetry; we note the muse name). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kah-lee-OH-pee'; nickname Popi).

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, a-beautiful-voice at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Calliope joins the Greek kallos, 'beauty', and ops, 'voice', hence 'beautiful voice' (the Muse of epic poetry) — Kalliopi is the Greek form, lyrical and classic (we note the muse name; said 'kah-lee-OH-pee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Calliope — muse name

Variations

CalliopeKalliopeCalliopi

Nicknames

Popi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kalliopi mean?

Kalliopi is a Greek form of Calliope — 'beautiful voice' (the Muse of epic poetry). We note the muse name.

How do you pronounce Kalliopi?

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

Is Kalliopi a boy or girl name?

Kalliopi is a girl's name.

How popular is Kalliopi?

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

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