Kalliope vs Maritza

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kalliope

Girl #2,301 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful voice, fair-voiced"

Origin: Greek kalos + ops

Cultural Roots

Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,301
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kalli, Callie, Kal

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Maritza

Girl #2,236 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Bulgarian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,236
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Mara, Ritza

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Popularity Comparison

Kalliope Rank #2,301
Maritza Rank #2,236

Maritza is more popular, ranked #2236 vs #2301 for Kalliope.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kalliope ___

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

Maritza ___

  • Maritza Elena
  • Maritza Sofia
  • Maritza Isabel
  • Maritza Lucia
  • Maritza Carmen
  • Maritza Esperanza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kalliope

Thalia Erato Orpheus Artemis Phoebe

If you choose Maritza

Alejandro Valentina Rodrigo Selena Marcos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kalliope or Maritza more popular?

Maritza is more popular, ranked #2236 compared to Kalliope at #2301 in the United States.

What do Kalliope and Maritza mean?

Kalliope means "beautiful voice, fair-voiced" (Greek kalos + ops origin). Maritza means "of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kalliope and Maritza boy or girl names?

Kalliope is primarily a girl name. Maritza is primarily a girl name.

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