Calihan vs Emma

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
Nicknames
Cal, Cali

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Calihan Rank #4,248
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4248 for Calihan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calihan ___

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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

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Declan Finnegan Siobhan Aoife Riordan

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calihan or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Calihan at #4248 in the United States.

What do Calihan and Emma mean?

Calihan means "lover of churches, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic ceallach (church) origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Calihan and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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