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At a Glance: Name: Calliope – Meaning: beautiful voice – Origin: Greek – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: kuh-LY-uh-pee
Calliope is a Greek name meaning "beautiful voice," pronounced kuh-LY-uh-pee (IPA /kəˈlaɪəpi/). It's gender-neutral and a classic name. It's a name where the meaning does most of the talking.
Meaning & Origin of Calliope
Meaning: Beautiful voice.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Calliope
Phonetic: kuh-LY-uh-pee IPA: /kəˈlaɪəpi/
Popularity of Calliope
Calliope peaked at #491 in 2023 with 622 babies given the name, then eased slightly to #499 in 2024 with 613 — a small dip, not a big swing.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1917–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Calliope mean?
Beautiful voice. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Calliope)
How do you pronounce Calliope?
Calliope is pronounced kuh-LY-uh-pee (IPA: /kəˈlaɪəpi/).
Is Calliope a popular name right now?
Calliope is near its all-time peak (#491 in 2023), ranked #499 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1917–2024.)
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