Calliope
How to say it: kuh-LY-uh-pee · /kəˈlaɪəpi/
From Greek Kalliope meaning 'beautiful voice'; the Muse of epic poetry in Greek mythology.
Calliope was the 406th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 682 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.8-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #275 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #406 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 682 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,170 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.8 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #275 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,359 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Interest in Calliope has grown to a new high. The 2020s represent its peak, with more increase anticipated ahead.
What goes with it
Musical and bright with crisp articulation, Calliope feels creative and linked to mythology. Thalia and Athena share its style.
Nicknames
- Callie
- Calli
- Cali
- Ope
Honouring a Calliope in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Calliope is about 1 in 174.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish.
In France: #1,359 for girls in 2025.
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