Kalan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: High chief, chief
Origin: Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #4087 in 2025 with 26 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ailani. Shares the meaning 'High chief, chief.'
Similar names: kalana, kalani, kalanie, kalanni, kalany, kallan, kaelan, kaelani
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kalan? About 1 in 128,019 babies born in 2025 were named Kalan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kalan
What does the name Kalan mean?
Kalan means “High chief, chief” from Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Kalan?
Kalan has Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “High chief, chief”.
How popular is Kalan?
Kalan ranked #4050 in 2025 — given to 26 babies that year.
When was Kalan most popular?
Kalan peaked in 1993 with 45 babies registered that year.
Is Kalan a boy or girl name?
Kalan is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 85% of Kalans are boys and 15% are girls.
Is the name Kalan rising or falling in popularity?
Kalan has fallen 526 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3524 in 2020 to #4050 in 2025.
How long has Kalan been recorded?
Kalan appears in birth records across 50 years — from 1974 through 2025.