Amelia vs Calihan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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
Nicknames
Cal, Cali

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Calihan Rank #4,248

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4248 for Calihan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Calihan ___

  • Calihan James
  • Calihan Patrick
  • Calihan Michael
  • Calihan Brendan
  • Calihan Sean
  • Calihan Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Calihan

Declan Finnegan Siobhan Aoife Riordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Calihan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Calihan at #4248 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Calihan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Calihan means "lover of churches, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic ceallach (church) origin).

Are Amelia and Calihan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Calihan is primarily a boy name.

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