The baby name Kaliopi is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced kah-lee-OH-pee (IPA: /ka.liˈo.pi/).
Kaliopi is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Kaliopi is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced kah-lee-OH-pee (IPA: /ka.liˈo.pi/).
Kaliopi is Greek in Origin.
Kaliopi is the modern Greek form of Calliope (Καλλιόπη), built from kallos “beauty” and ops/ōpē “voice,” yielding the meaning “beautiful-voiced.” In myth, Calliope is the eloquent eldest of the nine Muses, patroness of epic poetry; the name later also labeled the whimsical steam-organ in English by association with the Muse. Pronounced kah-lee-O-pee, Kaliopi preserves the Greek phonetics in a streamlined Latin spelling.
Usage is strong in Greece, Cyprus, and the Greek diaspora, with Orthodox veneration of the martyr Saint Kalliopi reinforcing its appeal. The name appears across the Balkans - familiarly as Kaliopi - through cultural exchange and contemporary figures. Variants include Kalliopi, Kalliope, Calliope, and Kaliope; nicknames range from Popi (Πόπη) and Kalli to Callie or Kelly in Anglicized contexts. Elegant yet lively, Kaliopi balances classical depth with modern readability, making it a distinctive choice that signals artistry and a resonant voice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY | Girls | 0 | #122 | 4 | 3,755 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #137 | 1 | 1,651 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #225 | 3 | 4,141 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #227 | 16 | 6,293 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| United States | Girls | 2022 | #899 | 5 | 8,739 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #909 | 7 | 14,098 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Kaliopi is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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