Obi vs Khalifa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obi

Boy #3,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"child born at a prosperous time"

Origin: Igbo

Igbo Nigerian African English

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Boy #3,755 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"successor, caliph"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim African Wolof

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Obi Rank #3,834

Khalifa Rank #3,755

Khalifa is more popular, ranked #3755 vs #3834 for Obi.

Is Obi or Khalifa more popular?

Khalifa is more popular, ranked #3755 compared to Obi at #3834 in the United States.

What do Obi and Khalifa mean?

Obi means "child born at a prosperous time" (Igbo origin). Khalifa means "successor, caliph" (Arabic origin).

Are Obi and Khalifa boy or girl names?

Obi is primarily a boy name. Khalifa is primarily a boy name.