US Popularity:998
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Beautiful-voiced
If you know baby will have the voice of an angel, then you may have found the perfect name. A girl's name of Greek origin, Calliope means “beautiful-voiced” and indeed sings off the tongue. Calliope was the eldest of the nine muses in Greek mythology who inspired artists, poets, scientists, and musicians. The muse of eloquent speech and epic poetry, Calliope is often represented holding a trumpet in one hand and an epic poem in the other. Her voice is described as harmonious, and the poets Ovid and Hesiod referred to her as the “Chief of all Muses.” With such high standards to look up to, a name like Calliope may be daunting despite its lyrical beauty and antique vibe. However, baby Calliope can carry their name with pride, knowing it's music to peoples' ears!

Common Nicknames for Calliope

Finding the perfect name for baby can be one of the best feelings in the world. (And nicknames are no different!) To make your search for the right one easier than ever, we’ve gathered the most special nicknames for Calliope. Whether you’re on the hunt for something common, cool or cute, you’re going to love these super-fun alternatives.

How Popular Is The Name Calliope?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Calliope is currently #1079 on The Bump
Girl:Calliope is currently #776 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Calliope is currently #998 in U.S. births
Girl:Calliope is currently #499 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#499
in 2024
- 7
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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