The baby name Kalliopi is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ka-lee-OH-pee (IPA: /kaliˈopi/).
Kalliopi is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Kalliopi is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ka-lee-OH-pee (IPA: /kaliˈopi/).
Kalliopi is Greek in Origin.
Kalliopi is the modern Greek transliteration of Καλλιόπη (Kalliópē), the name of the Muse of epic poetry in Greek mythology. Formed from kallos “beauty” and ōpē/ops “voice, visage,” it carries the resonant meaning “beautiful-voiced.” In classical literature Calliope presides over inspired speech and heroic song, giving the name a long-standing association with eloquence and artistic creativity.
As a given name, it moved from mythic epithet to personal use in late antiquity and Byzantine times, remaining well established in modern Greece. The Latinized Calliope entered English usage through neoclassical taste in the 18th–19th centuries and has seen contemporary revival. Variants and spellings include Calliope, Kalliope, and Balkan Kaliopi; the standard Greek form today is Kalliopi. Common diminutives are Popi (Πόπη), Kalli, and internationally Callie/Calli. Pronunciation typically follows ka-lee-O-pee in Greek, while English Calliope is often kuh-LY-uh-pee.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #98 | 178 | 6,293 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #112 | 10 | 3,755 |
| GR | 0 | #113 | 22 | 3,911 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| Canada | Girls | 2017 | #291 | 6 | 3,011 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #804 | 35 | 4,949 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #905 | 12 | 8,487 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,437 | 10 | 9,415 |
Kalliopi is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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