Calix

Calix - A very unique male name

Calix appeared on the charts for the first time in 2008 on position #3916. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Calix and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Calix? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Calix. The baby boy name Calix was given to 22 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2339 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 66,649 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Calix peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 2339.

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Calix is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Calix is currently topping the baby name charts in North Carolina at position #1,302 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,937.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Calix is where you live.

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Calix origin and meaning

Modern — origin uncertain

Uncertain — Calix may come from Latin calix, 'cup, chalice', from Greek kalyx, or be a shortening of Calixtus (Greek kallistos, 'most beautiful'); which source its users intend is not documented

Calix appeared in 2008 and peaked in 2022, riding the fashion for x-ending boy names like Felix and Hendrix. Its classical-looking parts are real words, but the name itself is a modern assembly. It sits near Calixte and Calixto, old saint names, without being either.

Origin uncertain

Calix is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Calix, pop culture references for the name Calix and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Calix

We've found the following names that sound similar to Calix, sorted by popularity.

Celso / Cloyce / Clois / Cylus / Cylas / Collis / Chelsea / Cylis /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Calix

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Calix a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Calix?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KAY-liks · /ˈkeɪlɪks/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Calixto — A Spanish saint's name of similar shape; a separate name.
• Kalix — A spelling variant.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2008, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

A sharp, x-ending coinage with classical echoes — Felix's energy without Felix's familiarity.

Worth knowing

• Often misheard as Felix, Alex or Calyx, the botanical term it also resembles.