UK girl's name
Calie
A feminine diminutive variation of Calla, derived from the Greek word for beauty.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Calie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Calie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Calie is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Calie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Calie ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Calie.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Calie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Calie mean?
The name Calie is believed to have its origins in the Greek language. It is thought to be a feminine variation of the masculine name Caleb, which means "faithful" or "whole-hearted" in Hebrew. The earliest known use of the name Calie dates back to the late 19th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Calie is in the 1881 novel "The Story of an African Farm" by Olive Schreiner, where it is used as a character's name. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until the early 20th century.
In the early 1900s, a notable figure named Calie was Calie Wilkins (1890-1965), an American suffragist and social activist who campaigned for women's rights and racial equality. She was a prominent figure in the National American Woman Suffrage Association and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Another historical figure with the name Calie was Calie Eisenhauer (1915-1997), an American painter and sculptor known for her abstract expressionist works. Her art was widely exhibited in galleries across the United States, and she received numerous awards and accolades during her lifetime.
In the world of literature, Calie Marquez (1920-2005) was a Mexican writer and poet who published several collections of poems and short stories. Her work often explored themes of identity, feminism, and social issues, and she was considered a prominent voice in the Mexican literary scene of the 20th century.
Moving to the field of music, Calie Jones (1928-2018) was an American blues singer and guitarist who was active in the Chicago blues scene during the 1950s and 1960s. She collaborated with notable musicians such as Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf and is remembered for her powerful vocals and guitar skills.
Finally, Calie Sinclair (1935-2011) was a British actress and television personality who appeared in numerous stage productions, films, and TV shows throughout her career. She gained recognition for her roles in popular TV series such as "Upstairs, Downstairs" and "The Forsyte Saga," and was known for her versatility as an actress.
While the name Calie has not been as widely used as some other names, it has a rich history and has been borne by several notable individuals across various fields throughout the 20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Calie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Calie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5061 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Calie
- Chloe 111,265
- Charlotte 88,733
- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Calie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Calie in the UK right now?
In 2006, Calie was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Calie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Calie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Calie?
A feminine diminutive variation of Calla, derived from the Greek word for beauty.
How many people are called Calie in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Calie across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.