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Calli

girl name
Origin
Modern American
Syllables
2
Peak era
1990s/2010s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

a modern short form of Callie, linked to Caroline or to Calliope, the Greek muse of epic poetry, beautiful voice

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 1990s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Calli peaked in the 1990s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.

When you meet Calli

Most people given the name Calli in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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