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Kallan

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAL-un /ˈkæl.ən/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish surname Callan/Cuilinn, linked to 'battle; rock; holly,' sometimes glossed 'powerful in battle.' A crisp unisex surname name; used here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Irish surname name: Kallan is linked to 'battle; rock' (said 'KAL-un'). Strong and unisex.
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Origin LowIrish, Gaelic
MeaningFrom the Irish surname Callan/Cuilinn, linked to 'battle; rock; holly,' sometimes glossed 'powerful in battle.' A crisp unisex surname name; used here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2025)#10488 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 382

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919852025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kallan is an Irish surname name (from Callan/Cuilinn), tied to 'battle; rock; holly.' It reads crisp and unisex, used here for a girl — rare in the U.S. (said 'KAL-un').

It appears only rarely, for girls and boys alike. Rare, strong, and crisp.

Did you know? Kallan comes from the Irish Callan, linked to 'battle; rock,' sometimes read 'powerful in battle' — a crisp, strong surname name used for both girls and boys (said 'KAL-un').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Kallan — Irish Callan; 'battle; rock'; unisex

Variations

CallanKalanCallen

Nicknames

KalLanie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kallan mean?

Kallan is an Irish surname name linked to 'battle; rock,' sometimes read 'powerful in battle.'

How do you pronounce Kallan?

It's said KAL-un /ˈkæl.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kallan a boy or girl name?

Kallan is used for both; here it is used for a girl.

How popular is Kallan?

Kallan is a rare name in the U.S.

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