Calahan vs Karma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calahan

Boy #6,281 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of churches, church devotee"

Origin: Old Irish ceallach

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,281
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Cala, Han

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Karma

Girl #1,467 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fate, destiny shaped by one's actions"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

American Hindu Buddhist New Age/Spiritual British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,467
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kar, Karmi

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Popularity Comparison

Calahan Rank #6,281
Karma Rank #1,467

Karma is more popular, ranked #1467 vs #6281 for Calahan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calahan ___

  • Calahan James
  • Calahan Patrick
  • Calahan Thomas
  • Calahan William
  • Calahan Joseph
  • Calahan Finn

Karma ___

  • Karma Grace
  • Karma Sage
  • Karma Luna
  • Karma Rose
  • Karma Skye

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calahan or Karma more popular?

Karma is more popular, ranked #1467 compared to Calahan at #6281 in the United States.

What do Calahan and Karma mean?

Calahan means "lover of churches, church devotee" (Old Irish ceallach origin). Karma means "fate, destiny shaped by one's actions" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Calahan and Karma boy or girl names?

Calahan is primarily a boy name. Karma is primarily a girl name.

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