Calliope

Meaning of Calliope

Calliope means "beautiful voice". In Greek mythology, she was the muse of epic poetry.

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

Popularity of Calliope

Calliope is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #451 in 2025 from #941 in 2016.

Notable people named Calliope

• Calliope Mori
  Virtual YouTuber and rapper
• Calliope Jones
  Fictional character, Ally McBeal
• Calliope Thorne
  Novelist and screenwriter
• Calliope Hummel
  Fictional character, Grey's Anatomy
• Calliope Tsoupaki
  Greek-Dutch composer

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Questions about the name Calliope

What does the name Calliope mean?

Calliope means calliope means "beautiful voice". in greek mythology, she was the muse of epic poetry, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Calliope?

In 2025, Calliope ranked #451 for girls, up from #499 the year before.

When was Calliope most popular?

Calliope peaked at #451 in 2025.