What is the origin of the name Caliope?

Caliope is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Caliope?

Caliope is currently ranked #12366 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Caliope?

Caliope is pronounced kuh-LYE-uh-pee.

Back to all names

GirlGreek

Caliope

kuh-LYE-uh-pee

Popularity

#12366

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

130

Peak Year

#15 in 2023

First Recorded

1919

Style

Mythological, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A variant spelling of Calliope, from the Greek Kalliope, meaning 'beautiful voice.' In Greek mythology, Calliope was the muse of epic poetry.

Nickname Watch

Callie Liope

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Callie Liope

Spelling Variations

Calliope

Similar Names

Penelope Athena Eulalie Persephone

Personality Traits

creativeintelligentinspiringbeautifulartistic

Want to explore Caliope further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Caliope.

Ask AI Consultant Cultural Deep-Dive →

More Names to Explore

View all

Sophia

Greek

Girl

Meaning

A Greek name meaning 'wisdom'. It has been a popular name for centuries.

Classic & Timeless·Sophisticated & Formal·Tricky to spell

Rank #6

stable

Sofia

Greek

Girl

Meaning

Derived from the Greek word 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom.' It symbolizes intelligence and knowledge.

Classic & Timeless·Sophisticated & Formal·Moderate spelling

Rank #10

stable

Chloe

Greek

Girl

Meaning

From the Greek word 'khloe,' meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. Associated with Demeter, the goddess of agriculture.

Classic & Timeless·Soft & Gentle·Easy to spell

Rank #20

stable