Kalli
Kalli is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Most beautiful or beauty.
Origin and history
Kalli is a feminine name of Greek origin, often derived as a modern variant of Kalliope, Kallista, or Calli. It stems from the Greek element 'kallos', which translates to beauty. In the United States, it is a moderately used name that offers a contemporary spelling alternative to Callie.
Popularity in the United States
5,317 babies in the United States have been named Kalli since 1880. It ranks #2369 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1773.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19 %)
- MN (8.2 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
- UT (5.6 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 14 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 162 |
| 1980-1990 | 546 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,357 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,678 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,167 |
| 2020-2029 | 328 |
Famous people named Kalli
- Kalli Purie: Media Executive, Journalist
Fun facts
- The root element 'kallos' appears in ancient Greek mythology and literary names like Kalliope, the Muse of epic poetry.
- Kalli serves as a modern stylistic variation of the traditional English name Callie.