The baby name Callis is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkælɪs/ (KAL-iss).
Callis is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Callis is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkælɪs/ (KAL-iss).
Callis is Greek in Origin.
Callis carries layered roots. As an English and Scottish surname, it likely described someone living by a causeway or narrow lane, aligning with the Latin noun callis, “footpath, track.” From the 1700s onward it appears in parish rolls and later in 19th-century U.S. records, and more recently has crossed into given-name use, remaining rare and largely unisex.
Spellings such as Calis, Callas, and Calliss occur in records; nicknames include Cal, Callie, and Cally. Modern bearers sometimes connect Callis to the Greek name cluster Callista/Calista and Callisto (from Kallistos, “most beautiful”), giving the choice a second, beauty-tinged resonance alongside the “path/way” sense. This dual symbolism - beauty and journey - adds contemporary appeal while keeping a crisp, surname-style profile. Callis suits parents seeking a distinctive but grounded name with historic depth and clear, easy sounds.
Callis is seldom given. In all, it turns up just 28 times, across 10 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #997 | 5 | 16,906 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,264 | 4 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,267 | 6 | 25,619 |
Callis is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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