Calli Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Calli means 'beautiful' or 'lovely'.
Meaning of the Name Calli
Calli is a feminine name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'kalli' which means 'beautiful' or 'lovely'. The name carries connotations of grace and elegance. It is also sometimes considered a shortened form of the name Calliope, who was the muse of epic poetry in Greek mythology.
Popularity of the Name Calli
The popularity for the name Calli peaked in popularity in the year 1999 with 161 births, which ranked number 2,116 out of 26,346 unique names for that year. Calli had the most female births in 1999 with 161, which ranked number 1,196 out of 16,946 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Calli has declined sharply over the last ten years from 107 births to 41 births, a decline of -61.68%. Among females, Calli has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 107 births to 41 births, a decline of -61.68%.
Nationwide Popularity of Calli
- 20 Year Trend of Calli: -62.04%
- 10 Year Trend of Calli: -61.68%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Calli: -61.68%
Popularity of Calli by State
Among females, Calli was most popular in Southwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Calli. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2942 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Calli
- Total Births of Calli: 37 (-9.15%)
- Female Births of Calli: 37 (-9.15%)
Given the downward trend of Calli over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.15% decrease in total births, for a total of 37 births in 2024. For Females, births for Calli have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 37 female births in 2024, a decrease of -9.15%.