Calliope
Calliope is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “beautiful voice.” It ranked #451 in the United States in 2025. Calliope was the chief of the nine Muses in Greek mythology, presiding over epic poetry and eloquence.
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how do you pronounce Calliope?
kah-LY-oh-pee
where does the name Calliope come from?
From the Greek Καλλιόπη, combining words for beautiful and voice: beautiful-voiced. In Greek mythology she is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry, called the chief of all the Muses by Hesiod and Ovid.
She was said to be Homer's inspiration for the Iliad and Odyssey, making her name synonymous with the highest form of artistic expression and creativity.
how popular is this name?
Calliope has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 10 years since 2016. It peaked at #451 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #451 |
| 2024 | #498 |
| 2023 | #492 |
| 2022 | #587 |
| 2021 | #599 |
| 2020 | #692 |
| 2019 | #706 |
| 2018 | #807 |
| 2017 | #813 |
| 2016 | #941 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Calliope fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Calliope
Calliope was also adopted as a scientific name by an English ornithologist in 1836.
who are famous people named Calliope?
- Calliope Torres (character on Grey's Anatomy)
- Calliope (steam-powered musical instrument on riverboats)
what are the nicknames and variants of Calliope?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Calliope?
what names go well with Calliope?
Sibling names that share Calliope's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Calliope
What does the name Calliope mean?
Calliope means “beautiful voice”.
What is the origin of the name Calliope?
Calliope comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Kalliope.
How popular is the name Calliope?
Calliope ranked #451 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Calliope a boy or girl name?
Calliope is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Calliope?
Calliope is pronounced kah-LY-oh-pee, with 4 syllables.
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