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Caliann

KAL-ee-an · A modern coinage of uncertain meaning, likely formed from elements of names like Calista and Ann.

2025 rank (girls)
#13,208
Babies named in 2025
6
Peak popularity
2012
2025 frequency
1 in 267,878 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2013

Declining since 2013, #13,208 for girls today.

Popularity of Caliann since 2007

Babies named Caliann per year in U.S. Social Security records.

6111720102020Most births 2012Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s27
2010s106
2020s33

Meaning & origin

Caliann is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2007. It reached its highest popularity in 2012, when it ranked around 13,208th, placing it among the rarest names in official data. Since 2013, its usage has been steadily declining, reflecting the typical trajectory of many contemporary coinages that briefly gain attention before fading. With an occurrence of approximately 1 in every 267,878 newborns in its latest year, Caliann remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that combines familiar sounds from names like Calista and Ann. It has not been associated with any particular region in the United States, as its rare use has not been concentrated in any state. Like many invented names, Caliann lacks a traditional etymology but follows a pattern of blending name elements that has been popular in American naming since the late 20th century.

Caliann is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2007. It appears to be a blend of the popular name element "Cali" (often derived from Calista or California) and the traditional name Ann, a practice common in creating distinctive feminine names in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Cali, Annie

Variants: Calianne, Callyann

Sibling names for Caliann

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Caliann mean?
Caliann is a modern invented name without a traditional meaning. It is likely formed from the sound "Cali" combined with the name Ann, a familiar suffix in English naming.
How popular is the name Caliann?
Caliann is a very rare name. In 2023, it ranked 13,208th in the United States, with approximately 1 in 267,878 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak popularity was in 2012, though it has never been common.
Is Caliann a boy or girl name?
Caliann is almost exclusively used as a girl's name. The Social Security Administration records show it has only been given to girls since its first appearance in 2007.