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The baby name Clio is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KLEE-oh (US: /ˈkliː.oʊ/, UK: /ˈkliː.əʊ/).

Clio is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: KLEE-oh (US: /ˈkliː.oʊ/, UK: /ˈkliː.əʊ/)

What is the meaning of the name Clio ?

The baby name Clio is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KLEE-oh (US: /ˈkliː.oʊ/, UK: /ˈkliː.əʊ/).

Clio is Greek in Origin.

Clio (pronounced KLEE-oh) stems from Greek Κλειώ (Kleió), the Muse of history. The name derives from kleo/kleiein, “to celebrate, proclaim,” related to kleos, “glory,” yielding the sense “the proclaimer” or “she who makes famous.” In myth she oversaw the recording of deeds, pairing the name with learning and memory.

As a given name, Clio surfaced in Renaissance humanist circles and reemerged in the 19th-century Anglophone world with other classical revivals. Today it sees modest use in Greece, Italy, France, and English-speaking countries. Variants include Kleio (Greek), Kleo (simplified), and Cleo - either a parallel form of Clio or a separate short form of Cleopatra. Historical records show some masculine Cleo, but the name is now chiefly feminine.

Clio has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Clio

Clio Goldsmith Actor · Born 1957 · France Clio Goldsmith is a French actress best known for her roles in films during the late 1970s and early 1980s. She appeared in movies like 'The Gift' and 'The Party' which showcased her talent and charm on screen.

Clio – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
CY Girls 0 #120 6 3,755
GR 0 #131 5 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
GR Girls 0 #227 16 6,293
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
MO Girls 0 #260 4 7,056
TW Girls 0 #267 10 8,139
Canada Girls 2022 #275 6 2,867
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
HK 0 #352 6 8,483
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
France Girls 2014 #415 3 3,259
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
AE Girls 0 #595 3 20,968
HK Girls 0 #597 19 16,104
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Girls 0 #627 6 18,916
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IT 0 #663 52 4,183
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #897 20 8,487
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
Spain Girls 0 #973 11 5,561
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,005 5 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,028 6 16,355
DZ 0 #1,030 147 20,130
MY Girls 0 #1,065 8 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,115 27 25,928
MA 0 #1,118 11 20,986
IT Girls 0 #1,142 307 9,415
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,157 27 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,161 18 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,439 33 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Clio is popular in 43 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
Canada
AE
AR

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People also ask about Clio

Clio is predominantly a girl's name.
Clio is a 2 syllable name, pronounced KLEE-oh (US: /ˈkliː.oʊ/, UK: /ˈkliː.əʊ/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Cleo, Kleio, Klio and Cléo.
Across languages, Clio has these equivalents: Gloria (Latin: 'glory'), Glory (English), Fama (Latin: 'fame', rare).
Yes — Clio ranked #275 in Canada in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Clio ranks highest in Canada (#275 in 2022).
Clio's popularity is rising. It moved from #901 in 2014 to #897 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Clio are in our database, including Clio Goldsmith (Actor).