Calan vs Imari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calan

Boy #3,805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"first of the month, calends"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,805
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal

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Imari

Boy #4,001 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Imari, city of fine porcelain"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,001
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima, Mari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Calan Rank #3,805
Imari Rank #4,001

Calan is more popular, ranked #3805 vs #4001 for Imari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calan ___

  • Calan James
  • Calan John
  • Calan Reid
  • Calan Ross
  • Calan Finn
  • Calan Hugh

Imari ___

  • Imari James
  • Imari Cole
  • Imari Kai
  • Imari Reed
  • Imari Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calan

Rowan Isla Declan Fiona Rhys

If you choose Imari

Amari Omari Emery Kira Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calan or Imari more popular?

Calan is more popular, ranked #3805 compared to Imari at #4001 in the United States.

What do Calan and Imari mean?

Calan means "first of the month, calends" (Latin via Welsh origin). Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin).

Are Calan and Imari boy or girl names?

Calan is primarily a boy name. Imari is primarily a boy name.

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