What is the origin of the name Calihan?

Calihan is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Calihan?

Calihan is currently ranked #4200 in the United States and is new in popularity.

How do you pronounce Calihan?

Calihan is pronounced KAL-ih-han.

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BoyIrish

Calihan

KAL-ih-han

Popularity

#4200

new

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

196

Peak Year

#46 in 2021

First Recorded

2018

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Calihan is an Irish surname that has been used as a given name, thought to be derived from the Gaelic 'Caileann', possibly meaning 'slender'.

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Numerology

The Creative

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Nicknames

Cal Callie

Spelling Variations

Callahan Callaghan

Similar Names

Calahan Finnegan Sullivan Declan

Personality Traits

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