Calihan vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calihan

Boy #4,248 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of churches, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic ceallach (church)

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,248
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Calihan Rank #4,248
Liham Rank #6,616

Calihan is more popular, ranked #4248 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calihan or Liham more popular?

Calihan is more popular, ranked #4248 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Calihan and Liham mean?

Calihan means "lover of churches, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic ceallach (church) origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Calihan and Liham boy or girl names?

Calihan is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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