Cali

Meaning of Cali

This name is a variation of Calliope, a muse of epic poetry. It can also be linked to the Greek word for 'beautiful speech' or 'lovely voice'.

Cali has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cali

Cali has cooled off, slipping to #574 in 2025, down from a peak of #202 in 2014.

Notable people named Cali

• Calista Flockhart
  Actress, 'Ally McBeal' star
• Cali Thorne
  Actress, 'The Young and the Restless'
• Cali Lewis
  Radio host, 'The Wake Up Call'
• Cali Carr
  Reality TV personality, 'Big Brother'
• Cali Williams
  Model, social media influencer

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Questions about the name Cali

What does the name Cali mean?

Cali means this name is a variation of calliope, a muse of epic poetry. it can also be linked to the greek word for 'beautiful speech' or 'lovely voice', and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Cali a boy's or a girl's name?

Cali is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cali?

In 2025, Cali ranked #574 for girls, down from #495 the year before.

When was Cali most popular?

Cali peaked at #202 in 2014.