Caliope
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Caliope first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 113 babies have been named Caliope in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caliope is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #23,891 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,891
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Caliope
Caliope is a girl name .
Caliope is currently ranked #23,891 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caliope include Cal, Cali, Caliy, Caliie, Ope, Opey, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Caliope include Cali, Calista, Caliana, Caliyah, Calia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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