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Calliope vs Eleni

Which is more popular?
Calliope is more popular than Eleni today: about 682 US babies were given the name Calliope in 2025, compared with 0 named Eleni.
CalliopeEleni
Meaning Beautiful voice Torch; bright light (disputed)
Origin greek greek
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation kuh-LY-uh-pee eh-LEH-nee
Syllables 4 3
First appeared19170
Peak year2025 (682)2024 (255)
In 20256820
TrendNear its peakRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Calliope Eleni
192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeCalliopeEleni
2020s 3,336 1,216
2010s 2,339 1,420
2000s 287 1,319
1990s 55 1,275
1980s 11 762
1970s 5 469
1960s 0 239
1950s 10 100
1940s 0 22
1930s 5 0
1920s 43 0
1910s 7 0

What does Calliope mean?

From Greek Kalliopē, from kallos 'beauty' + ops 'voice', literally 'beautiful-voiced'. The name of the Muse of epic poetry; the 'beauty' root (kallos) is explicit.

What does Eleni mean?

Modern Greek form of Helen/Helene. The etymology is uncertain: most often linked to Greek 'hele' ('torch') or a root meaning 'shine/bright', with some scholars instead proposing a connection to the moon or a pre-Greek word of unknown meaning. The 'torch/bright light' reading is traditional but not settled.

Frequently asked questions

Is Calliope or Eleni more popular?

Calliope is more popular than Eleni today: about 682 US babies were given the name Calliope in 2025, compared with 0 named Eleni.

What is the difference between Calliope and Eleni?

Calliope means Beautiful voice (greek origin), while Eleni means Torch; bright light (disputed) (greek origin).

Which name is older, Calliope or Eleni?

In US records, Calliope first appears in 1917 and Eleni in 0, so Eleni has the longer recorded history.