Hillary vs Kalliope

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hillary

Girl #2,340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful, merry, joyful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,340
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hil, Hillie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hillary Rank #2,340
Kalliope Rank #2,301

Kalliope is more popular, ranked #2301 vs #2340 for Hillary.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hillary ___

  • Hillary Ann
  • Hillary Jane
  • Hillary Grace
  • Hillary Marie
  • Hillary Louise
  • Hillary Rose

Kalliope ___

  • Kalliope Rose
  • Kalliope Wren
  • Kalliope Mae
  • Kalliope Elise
  • Kalliope Jane
  • Kalliope Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hillary

Ashley Courtney Chelsea Whitney Spencer

If you choose Kalliope

Thalia Erato Orpheus Artemis Phoebe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hillary or Kalliope more popular?

Kalliope is more popular, ranked #2301 compared to Hillary at #2340 in the United States.

What do Hillary and Kalliope mean?

Hillary means "cheerful, merry, joyful" (Latin origin). Kalliope means "beautiful voice, fair-voiced" (Greek kalos + ops origin).

Are Hillary and Kalliope boy or girl names?

Hillary is primarily a girl name. Kalliope is primarily a girl name.

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