Kalman
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Precious, awakening, beautiful
Origin: Irish/Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #4088 in 2025 with 26 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alana. Shares the meaning 'Precious, awakening, beautiful.'
Similar names: kalan, kalana, kalani, kalanie, kalanni, kalany, kallan, kamani
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Kalman? About 1 in 128,019 babies born in 2025 were named Kalman, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kalman
What does the name Kalman mean?
Kalman means “Precious, awakening, beautiful” from Irish/Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Kalman?
Kalman has Irish/Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Precious, awakening, beautiful”.
How popular is Kalman?
Kalman ranked #4050 in 2025 — given to 26 babies that year.
When was Kalman most popular?
Kalman peaked in 2017 with 26 babies registered that year.
Is Kalman a boy or girl name?
Kalman is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kalmans in registered births are male.
Is the name Kalman rising or falling in popularity?
Kalman has risen 1477 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5527 in 2020 to #4050 in 2025.
How long has Kalman been recorded?
Kalman appears in birth records across 105 years — from 1912 through 2025.