The baby name Kalliope is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈlaɪəpiː/ — kuh-LYE-uh-pee (English); Greek: /kaliˈopi/ — kah-lee-OH-pee.
Kalliope is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Kalliope is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈlaɪəpiː/ — kuh-LYE-uh-pee (English); Greek: /kaliˈopi/ — kah-lee-OH-pee.
Kalliope is Greek in Origin.
Kalliope is the Greek name of the Muse of epic poetry, formed from kállos “beauty” and ōpē/ops “voice, visage,” meaning “beautiful-voiced.” Attested in Ancient Greek as Kalliopē (Καλλιόπη), it is pronounced ka-lee-OH-pee in Modern Greek and commonly anglicized as Calliope (KAH-lee-oh-pee). The name blends lyrical sound with strong literary heritage through its association with Homeric verse and, in some myths, the mother of Orpheus.
Used in the Greek world from antiquity through the Orthodox tradition, Kalliope saw a 19th‑century revival in Europe and has enjoyed modest contemporary growth alongside other mythological choices. Principal variants include Calliope (English/Latinized), Kalliopi (modern Greek), Kaliopi (South Slavic), and Kaliope. Familiar nicknames are Callie, Kalli, and the Greek Popi; occasional short forms like Lia also occur. Kalliope suits parents seeking a classic with artistic gravitas and an immediately decipherable meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #227 | 16 | 6,293 |
| Canada | Girls | 2023 | #269 | 11 | 2,824 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #837 | 80 | 8,487 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Kalliope is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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