The baby name Calli is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkæli/ (KAL-ee).
Calli is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Calli is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkæli/ (KAL-ee).
Calli is Greek in Origin.
Calli is a streamlined modern spelling of Callie, an English nickname used independently and as a short form for several names. It most often links to Greek-rooted Calista/Callista (from kallistos, “most beautiful”) and Calliope (kalli “beautiful” + ops “voice”), giving Calli meanings such as “most beautiful” or “beautiful-voiced.” When derived from Caroline, it inherits the Germanic Karl sense of “free person.” Calli also brushes against the floral Calla (associated with “beauty”), strengthening its elegant, nature-tinged vibe.
As a given name, Callie appears in 19th‑century US and UK records, sometimes as a pet form of Caroline; Calli as an independent spelling rose late in the 20th century amid the trend for brisk, -i endings. Common variants and cousins include Callie, Cali, Kallie, Calla, Calista/Callista, and Calliope. Note that Kali, though phonetic kin, is Sanskrit in origin and refers to a distinct goddess and meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #281 | 5 | 2,795 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| BO | 0 | #407 | 2 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #890 | 27 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #924 | 29 | 5,697 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,250 | 5 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,262 | 6 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,268 | 5 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Calli is popular in 31 countries — most recent births per country:
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