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UK girl's name

Kalice

A unique feminine name, a variation of the name Calista.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kalice is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kalice popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3970, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.

This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2001 to 2005. 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.

Kalice is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Kalice. 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 2006 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kalice ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 girls were registered as Kalice.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kalice as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3970

2005

Births in 2005

4

Latest year

Peak year

2005

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Kalice mean?

The name Kalice is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, derived from the word "kalos," which means "beautiful." It first emerged during the Classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BCE.

In its early usage, Kalice was often associated with Greek mythology and the concept of beauty, grace, and elegance. It was a popular name among the aristocratic and wealthy classes of ancient Greek society, who valued physical beauty and the arts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kalice can be found in the works of the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus, who lived from 525 BCE to 456 BCE. In his play "The Persians," one of the characters is named Kalice, suggesting the name's usage during that time period.

Throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the name Kalice continued to be used, although its popularity waned somewhat. It was occasionally mentioned in various historical records and literary works, but no notable individuals with this name have been widely documented from those eras.

In the late 18th century, the name Kalice resurfaced with the birth of Kalice Bingley (1785-1847), a prominent English author and poet. Her works focused on themes of nature, love, and the human experience, and she was highly regarded in literary circles of her time.

Another notable figure was Kalice Montague (1823-1901), a French artist and sculptor known for her intricate marble statues and busts. Her work was exhibited in renowned galleries across Europe and gained widespread acclaim for its attention to detail and representation of human beauty.

In the 20th century, Kalice Lévesque (1912-1998) was a Canadian activist and politician who fought for women's rights and social justice. She was instrumental in the passage of several progressive laws and is remembered as a pioneering figure in the feminist movement.

More recently, Kalice Orozco (born 1972) is a renowned Mexican fashion designer whose creations have been showcased on international runways. Her designs often incorporate traditional Mexican textiles and patterns, celebrating her cultural heritage while embracing modern aesthetics.

While the name Kalice has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has endured as a symbol of beauty, grace, and artistic expression, reflecting its Greek origins and the enduring appreciation for these qualities across various cultures and time periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kalice over time

The chart below shows babies named Kalice registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kalice, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2005, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kalice
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Decades

Kalice by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kalice 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 #3984 7 2

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FAQ

Kalice: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kalice in the UK right now?

In 2005, Kalice was ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Kalice most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Kalice in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kalice?

A unique feminine name, a variation of the name Calista.

How many people are called Kalice in the UK?

A total of 7 babies have been registered as Kalice across the 2 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.