Kalli
Girl name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kalli: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2003.
Rooted in Greek, Kalli is a short form of Kalliopi, derived from *kallos* (beauty) and *ops* (voice), so it means "beautiful-voiced." In Finnish and Scandinavian traditions, Kalli also appears as a variant of Kali or a feminine form of Karl, meaning "strong." The most famous bearer is Saint Kalli, an early Christian martyr in North Africa, though the name is more widely linked to the Greek Muse Calliope, muse of epic poetry. Kalli is also a place name in Estonia, though no direct Scottish connection exists. A charming variant is Callie, which has enjoyed popularity in Scotland as a modern, friendly alternative to the longer Calliope.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20033 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 12since 2003
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y